S P RAG U E E L E C T R I C

SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG, April 12, 1947 Number 17

Meeting April 16 To Organize Sprague SportsActivities And Out-line Season's Plans

Electrical Crew Install Huge TransformerThe Electrical Gang is one of the

into a new building and also, thelast group to move out, for, as youknow, power and lights ate necessaryin older to carry out any const met ionwork or alterations.

Our Electrical personnel at theMarshall Streel Plant is at present

Everett Brown heading this group, andJoe Schneider as assistant foreman, allengaged on construction work, hiaddition to this group, there are tworepair men at the Heaver Plant, andtwo at the Brown Street Plant. Forinstallation jobs at Brown or BeaveiPlants, the Marshall Street Rani; iscalled upon.

Ail in i he Day's 'A oikSure, the job looks easy, when you

see our fellows expertly handling that2 3-4 or even 6 inch conduit pipe.Bui that's because they havi"know how", and alter handling it allday long, they know they have done areal day's work! They go home atnight, ready to enjoy a Rood night'srest. . then the phone riiiRs, summon-ing them to report back to work torepair an electrical breakdown at oneof the Plants. They simply take itwith a smile, (since it is part of thejob), i;et dressed, gel on the job, makethe repair I hen back to bed. . Andthis can happen al any time of night\

In the pictures, shown on these pages,the crew is shown installing a hugetransformer which steps 23,000 voltagedown to accommodate 550 volts, t he

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Box To Be ShippedTo Holland School

The Log Social Committee has an-nounced that they are preparing an-other box to be sent to the children inthe Holland School sponsored by theSprague Employees.

The contents of this box is to bemade up of combs, tooth brushes,tooth paste, soap and candy bars.The Committee feels that these itemsare on the "must list" and are im-portant to the young folks'well-beingand hygiene.

In a recent letter received from theSave the Children Federation report-ing on conditions which still prevailover there, ihe Committee was shocked1o hear that combs of wood were beingimprovised. Soap is still consideredpriceless. It was with these facts inmind the Committee made the decisionto send the above listed items,in thethird box to be shipped to the adoptedschool children.

Berkshire Community OrchestraOutlines Program - April 21st Concert

The following program will be pre-sented by the Berkshire CommunityOrchestra under t he direct ion of JoaquinNin-Culmell, Monday Evening, April21st, at Drury High School.Symphony No. 24 in B flat—

— W. A. MozartAllegro spiritosoAndantino graziosoAllegro

This symphony, which is typical ofMozart's early symphonic style wascomposed in 1773 immediately follow-ing his return from his last trip toItaly. There are three movementsrather than four with limited use ofwoodwinds, two meager horns, and atotal absence of timpani, and yet, thesymphony is far from being insig-nificant. On the contrary, the frequentopposition of forte to piano, the

rhythmic contrast between the twoextreme movements and the middleone, the complete mastery of form andits exuberent verve make it a delight-ful symphony in every way.Unfinished Symphony in H minor—

—F. SchubertAllegro moderateAndante con moto

In spite of its appelation "Un-finished", and the far more importantfact that the first movement is in Bminor, whereas the second is in E major,this symphonic work by Schubertwritten some six years before his death,has never been proven to be anythingbut a powerful symphonic expression,complete in itself, which the composerthought complete enough to abandonjust as it was. To be sure, sketches

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Open Meeting to Discuss ProjectOf Sprague Athletic andRecreational Activities ProgramF.C. Wilson, Director SpragueAthletics to Address Meeting

ome to place Sprague KJcctrie a th-a well organized civilian and com-

Believing the time haletics and recreation gpetitive basis Mr. F. ('. "Tank" Wilson, Director of Spra^Electric athletics, has announced an open meeting for out-lining plans and for general discussion on Vprii Id at theWellington Hotel Assembly Hall al K P.M.

k*The aims, ambitions, hopesjffective baseball, soft hall and

and plans for organizingother sports for Sprague

employees -will be outlined and discussed in open forum,"said Mr. Wilson, adding that plans for a series of sportsactivities for noontime hours will also he presented. AthleticDirector "Tank"" Wilson said that he would also discussplans for inter-plant and extra-plant activities in general,--and in particular will take up the immediate plans fororganization of hasehall teams.

Sports MoviesShown in Plants

Dr. RobinsonFlies to GermanyYou sports fans will be interested in

the sound movies to be shown in thelunch room of the various Plants onApril 14, 15 and 16th. The film show-ing has been arranged by Mr. F. C.Wilson, director of Sprague ElectricAthletics and is called "The 1946 WorldSeries and The All-Star Game."

Following is the schedule of dates:Beaver Lunchroom, April 14, con-tinuous showing from 11:30 A.M. to1:00 P.M.; Marshall Street, April 15 at12:30 P.M.; Brown Street Lunchroom,April 16, continuous showings, 11:30A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

I .HI; Awards Howling I'rizesat April 29 Banquet

As announced earlier in the year,the Log is offering seven prizes for thebowlers making the most strikes duringthe current season. There will be a$5 prize for the man on each teamscoring the greatest number of strikesthroughout the entire season. Therewill be a grand prize of $20 to thatbowler scoring the greatest number ofstrikes throughout the season, regard-less of the team on which he is amember; the runner-up on the sameteam with him will receive the $5.00prize for that team.

These prizes will be awarded at thebowling banquet, now scheduled forApril 29th.

At LaGuardia Field

\h. Preston Robinson, Director ofResearch and Engineering of the Spra-gue Electric Company, hoards aplane at LaGuardia Field, New Yorkfor Frankfort, Germany, where he willremain for 6 to 8 weeks lo make asurvey of German scientific develop-ment in fields of interest to our com-pany and under the auspices of theU. S. Government and Military Serv-ices.

Volume IX

Installing this huge transformer^at^the Marshall Street Plant wasquite a job. Here, foreman Everett Brown is inspecting I he finishedjob. Other pictures showing the installation are shown in the MarshallStreet news. —Photo AlHorsfall

FOR SPRACUE EMPLOYEESBY SPRACUE EMPLOYEES cvncC

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

PUBLISHING STAFFEDITOR: E. S. Whitten MANAGING EDITOR: Evelyn FairchildASSOC. EDITOR: Mary Mathews CIRCULATION MGR.: Marion Caron

ASSISTANT EDITORS:

Kit Carson, Tom Cullen, Dan Kelly, Albert Horsfall, Pete Mancuso, JimOldham, Etta Owen and Laurence Haskins.

SPORTS

Kenneth Russell, Bernard Bullett, and Charles Felix

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Fred Crosier

PLANT EDITORSMumhall Street: Cecile Trudeau Brown Street: Bertha Salavanti

DEPARTMENT REPORTERS

Beaver StreetJulia Abraham, Francis Bennett, Lillian Boyer, Bessie Brown, Joan Bryce

Esther Driscoll, Margaret Doherty, Bob Garner, Hazel Goodale, Gertrude HallRuth Haskins, Margaret Isherwood, Rita Johnson, Gladys Kirkpatrick, Lorraine Lussier, Ruth Martin, Priscilla Northup, Emma Massaconi, LorettaMilisiewski, Cedo Remillard, Doris Roy, James Shea, Vi Short, Florence Southgate, Constance Urbano, Roseann Vigna, Shirley Thoros, John Walsh, SophieWilk and Rose Moresi.

Appeal To Sprague WomenFor Favorite Recipes

The Committee in charge of compil-ing [he Cook Book haw been wellpleased with the response in the call

Brown StreetGloria Chiettini, Connie Davis, Eleanor Felix, Betty Jangrow, Delia Keating

Lyda Lewis, Gladys Markland, Doris Morey, Rita Mulqueen, Rita SamiaRita Siciliano, Thelma Sherman, Dorothy Shepard, Louis Vincelette amFern Wright.

Marshall StreetPhyllis Chartrand, Josephine Convery, Mary Daniels, Eddie O'Neil, Faith

Russell, Erminia Sweeney, George Trombley and Anita Wojnicki.

"Every Sprague Worker an Assistant Reporter."

Vol. IX April 12, 1947 No. 17

Organize Sprague Sports Activities

When interviewed, Mr. Wilson pointed out that the base-hall team will be open to all qualified players in this sectionami is not necessarily limited to Sprague workers alone . . .So|,here we are - - back on the sports track after the lon^interruptions caused by war and reconversion. Let's allpilch in and go to town. Sports and wholesome recreationare a fundamental part of the American Way of life.

Attends Industrial Recreation ConferenceApril 10, 11, and 12, Mr. Wilson, attended the second

Annual Eastern Industrial Recreation Conference at NewHaven, Conn., which was a practical "working" conferencewith few speeches. Sessions were conducted on the roundtable basis under competent and experienced leaders. Con-ference topics included "What is Employee Recreation","Inter-Company and Inter-City Recreation Programs","How to Boost Participation", and "New Ideas in Recrea-tion" and other topics.

Mr. Wilson hopes to make available many of the sug-gestions obtained from these sessions at the open meetingto be held April 16th at the Wellington Assembly Hall, whenplans for the Sprague Sports program will be discussed.

Safety In Relation To Time Study(As Seen by Mr. John G. P. Milne)

Time Study men are trained observers, who if permitted, will act as SafetyInspectors on every job they study and analyse, and at no extra cost.

Is not a goad to get out production regardless, but it is a measure, in time,of the safe and sane way to get best results with least effort.

Means that every job studied can have its own "Safety Inspection" by a trainedobserver before unsafe habits are deep-rooted and hard to change.

"Endeavors, where permitted, to demonstrate the value of safe guards, safetydevices and safe habits.

Safety is a considered factor in any worthwhile time-study.

Time study work, properly done, makes due time allowances for full use of safeguards and safe practices.

Unsafe practices and habits have no place in a time study nor should they bepermitted to creep in after a study has been taken. Count the cost — daysmay be lost.

Discloses unsafe habits in operators, unsafe machines and conditions for theremedying action of those entrusted with "Safety" enforcement.

You should avail yourself of this "Free Safety Inspection Service." It is avail-able at the right time and place — on the job at its start. Encourage yourtime-study man to be a "Safety Inspector."

However, they find thai there is apredominance of .lessen recipes, andnot sufficient ones for main dishes. We

likedesserts but the most important

what is your favorite, Sprague ladies?Please send your ideas to the Dis-pensary, or I lie Log Desk

Enviable RecordThe other day, Lucien Sicilian.) ..1

the A.C. Test, was'absent from his I >epart m e m . Now, lor most persons,there would he nothing unusual ordifferent a b o u t t h i s . . bu t in t he caseof Luc ien Sicil ian. . , it is N E W S ! Forduring the thirteen years thai Lucienhas been working for Sprague ElectricCompany, he has never voluntarily-taken time off - and with the rareexceptions of a death in the family, ora short t ime out for illness, he has beenat his job da i l y . . .an enviable recordfor the rest of us to follow.• In addition, his congenial and like-able personality have won for him ahost of friends—not only in his De-partment , b u t throughout t h e Plant .

Sprague Men In Scout Activities

Several Sprague men helped to makethe Scout Gymoree, held March 21st atLasell Gym, Williamstown, a success.This Gymoree was under the directionof Mr. Ed. Bullock, wrestling coach ofWilliams College.

Troop 60 with Lloyd Bullet t asAssistant Scoutmaster came awayrom the meeting with the most honors.

Bob Moors, Harold Twitchell and^ay Scerbo are three Sprague men whoknow what it is like to live outdoors—

and at freezing weather. They attended the Scoutmasters' Training Courseheld at Lenox on March 22nd and23rd, at the lop of October Mountainand there, received first-hand informa-tion on the joys and pleasures of out-door living!

Larry Haskins and Jack Shields aretwo more Sprague men w ho have joinedthe ranks of Scout Neighborhood Com-missioners in this area.

Do You Know

The Meaning Of

These Words?

HBat hi ubsBatter;BeaverBirthday CakeBombBrazeBroadcastingBrownBulb

C

CandleCapacitorCapacityCathodeCellCeiilrigradeCeramicChargeCoilCommunicationComponentCondenserConductorConnection(loreCoupling Cond.CrystalCurrentCycle

DDampingDcgrcascrDialDielectricDoughnutsDries

EElectricityFled rifyElectrodeElectrometerElectronEnergyKiigiiiecringEquationFrg

EtchingF

Fahrenheit.sFanFaradFilamentFilmFilterFlash PhotoFluorescentFoilFormationFrequency

"Lou" Sicilian*.

Mr. and Mrs. William Blay,married at St. Francis Church,November 30, 1946. The bride isthe former Margaret LaBonte ofF. P. Assembly, and the groom isemployed in the Sample Labora-tory at Marsball Street.

Vrabel-Fitzgerald — On April 10,at St. Francis church, Miss Mary-Joanne Fitzgerald became the bride ofMr. Joseph P. Vrabel. Mrs. Vra-bel is a member of the MarshallStreet Laboratory.

Ue Santy-Bellard — Miss DorothyBellard of the Industrial Oils Depart-ment became the bride of Mr. ErnestDeSanty on March 17th at St. Thomaschurch in Adams.

Robert-Lussier — An Easter Mon-day wedding occurred when MissCharlotte Lussier became the brideof Mr. William Robert of the BoxingDepartment. The wedding took placeat St. Francis church.

Martin-Accel ta — Miss GloriaAnne Accetta became the bride ofWilliam Pinket Martin of Washing-ton, D. C. on March 24th. Gloria isemployed in the Dry Rolling Depart-ment.

Leja-Nowak - On Easter Monday,Miss Stephanie Nowak became thearide of Mr. Thaddeus Leja at St.Stanislaus church, Adams. "Stephie"s employed in the Resistor Depart-ment.

Berkshire CommunityOrchestra Program

(Continued from page I)for a scherzo have been found, butSchubert never did do anything aboulthem. For once, the stead> stream

< wavered and questioned. Its firs! per-formance look place in 1865, some

death. The instrumentation is a com, plete on.- will, trombones added in the

eight symphonies of Beethoven.

L'Arlesienne Suite, No. 1 (,'. BizetPreludeMinuettoAdagiettoCar ill o)i

Based on the complete score ofBizet's incidental music to AlphonseHamlet 's dream "L'Arlesienne", thisFirst Suite was chosen, re-arranged andre-orchestrated l>\ Bizet himself. Thefirst performance of these excerpts lookplace in tin- same year as the perform-ance of the complete drama in 1X72.

The Prelude is based on an oldFrench carol, repeated five times, eachtime with a different orchestral garb.Spacing these repetitions comes I hesaxophone solo expressing the characterof Innocent and the more passionatetheme characterising Frederi's love forthe oft-discussed, yet never seen.Arlesienne.

The Minuetto is the fragment playedbetween the Mi\ and 4th acts. In theautograph score, Bizet refers to it as a"Valse-Minuet" which, in reality, is abetter description of its lively char-

The Adagietto refers to the 4th actwhere the old shepherd Balthazarmeets his early love after the ravagesof lime have passed on them both.Deeply moved by this meeting whichboth have avoided all of their lives,the moment is an impressive one.

The Carillon is made up of the pre-l u d e t o t h e 4 t h a d a n d t h e m u s i cwhich accompanies the entrance ofBalthazar 's old love. A repetition ofthe first part brings the suite to aneffective end.

WeMUuji.

Miss Rita Tassone of the PAA. De-partment will become the bride of Mr.William Edwards on April 26th.

Miss Yvonne St. Pierre has an-nounced her engagement to Mr.Leonard Benoit, and the young couplehave set June 7th as their weddingdate. Yvonne is employed in thePAA. Rolling Department.

Miss Venice Folino will become thebride of Mr. Ovila Jean Trombley onJune 21st. Venice is employed in theMidget Tubular Department.

Miss Frances Mancuso of the Re-sistor Department will become thebride of Mr. Frank Schmidt Jr., onApril 19th.

Miss Josephine Kordana of In-lustrial Oils Rolling Department an-ounced her engagement to Mr.oseph R. Sefcik of Holyoke, Massa-husetts. No date has been set forhe wedding.

Miss Theresa Montagna will be aune bride. She will be married0 Mr. Robert J. Livingston onune 7th. Theresa is employed inhe Sample Laboratory.On May 10th, Miss Theresa Catram-

jone of the Retail Sales Departmentwill become the bride of Mr. RalphDeso.

Miss Lorraine Lussier of the Drytolling Department has announced herngagement to Mr. Earl Leonard, ofle Maintenance Department. No

wedding date has been announced.

EACH issue die Log will publish aelection from its Sprague ElectricDictionary." If you think of someood words having to do with thelanufacture, design or use of Spraguere ducts, send them to the Log Deskttention of E.S.W. (W. for Webster).'he only requirement is that you giveour definition of each word you sub-

mit and sign your name.

AAlternating AntennaAluminum ArresterAnneal Automatic

node Atoms

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Formation - - Night ShiftBy Val Pinsonnault

Scoops from our Snoop:Was there a commotion in the- room

when word got around lliai MikeCostal won a new car. Things didn'treturn to normal iniiil they discoveredil happened 22 years ago! ! It was anOverland, 1 (>25 model.

Al Zepka can give you all the in-formation, and highlights on tripsthrough North Adams.Incidents which Remind I s of theTime of Day:

2:55 -Ed Ducharme, supervisor forthe First Shift greets us with a"Hy, fellows!"

3:00 The first shift bids us a fondfarewell, and we buckle down towork.

5:00 The Maintenance gang leaves,and the room is enveloped inquietness.

6:00 -Art Gibeau eats the first of hisdaily quota of two devil-dogs.

7:00 Harry Short comes around,mumblin' something about lbs.and ozs.

8:00 -John Livesey breaks out withthai old, familiar Poison Song.

9:00 -Art Gibeau now eats his lastdevil-dog.

10:00 John Zwiercan complains aboutlu's t hirst.

10:45—Supervisor for the third shift,Russ Sacco, enters, asking:"What's new, fellows?"

11:00—The third shift starts singing"We Hate to See You Go."

Good Night, All.

"W.E." StitchersBy Krminia Sweeney

Wonder what the gleam in JerryLavigne's eye denotes, when he hears"My Sweet Lorraine"? Incidentally,he's quite a boy. The other day, whenLoretta King asked him to count herwork as she was finished, he coveredher machine up. Trying to get rid ofher, Jerry?

Irene Anton suffered a swollen fingerafter a recent basketball game—toughcustomers-—eh, Kid?

Glad to welcome Ruth Harris backafter a recent illness.

Roma Rumgay wore a bright orangeand red skirt on -St. Patrick's Day.You sure made a hit with the Irish,Roma.

Gladys Rys is our new stitcher. Sheand Rachel Laversa should give themen some stiff competition.

Jack Merritt was doing an "AlJolson" with "Sonny Boy" on his knee.

D.T.Q. Forms Bowling LeagueMarried vs. Single IVlen

The newly formed leagues of SingleMen versus the Married Men, playeda bowling match at the Casino BowlingAlleys on April 3, with Jerry Lavignebeing the only single man bowlingwith the Married men's team. Theresulting match ended in a tie, andwas played off with the single menwinning. In the tie-off match, JoeVitro scored for the single men.

Rose Mellin was score keeper, andthe men of both teams kept close tabson her. Joe Lipa was high man andJohn Ilish was second high, in the tiegame.Married MenTony Marino 253Miles O'Grady 255Joe Lipa 314Jack Merritt 228Jerry Lavigne 253

Total 1303Single MenJohn Hish 308Joe Vitro 256Bill Lapine 232Nick Gigliotti 259Henrv Armata 248

Electrical Crew Install Transformer(Continued from page 1)

power necessary to run the generatorsfor the Formation Department and therest of the Plant where 550 volts isused. The wire from the transformerto the generators is 1,500,000 circularmill cable. This cable is made up ofnumerous wires and measures about 1and f inches in diameter. It runsthrough a 6" pipe and when it wasbeing drawn through, a small army jeepwas called into service to help pull the

cable through, it was so heavy. Buteven this means was insufficient, andat last a one ton chain pull and snatchblock was hooked up by AndrewGirgenti and his millwright gang andthe wires were then pulled through!Your reporter has seen seven mendragging—not carrying—35 feet of thislarge wire, which gives you some ideaof how we really get into the big stuff!

Al Horsfall

Installing Transformer at .Marshall Street

Total 1303Good humored banter flew thick and

fast. There were two southpaws repre-sented, John Hish and Jerry Lavigne.And Henry Armata, popularly knownas "Hank" certainly has a voice! Thegame got him, too. Even your staidold reporter let herself go!

These boys have what it takes—good sportsmanship and comradeship,and their games will be worth watching.

Erminia Sweeney

Shipping Dept.By Gold Dust Twins

James Knox spent a few days inBoston recently. The purpose of hisvisit was to attend the New EnglandAdvisory Shipping Board Meeting atthe Copley-Plaza Hotel.

We are sorry to have EsmondeManson and Bob Kelly leave us and weare certain we are going to miss themboth; but our loss is someone else'sgain.For an evening's enjoyment:

Do you like music?Do you dance?WTell drop in at the Midway Cabaret

any Saturday night and hear "AlLevesque and his Melody Boys."(The Coming Band of the Berkshires.)

By the way Al works in the Carp-enter Shop. Keep up the good music,Al.

They say that Pat Davis, of theShipping Room at Brown Street has alot of pull with the State Fire Marshall,and that official has called him up andgiven a lot of nice, fatherly advice!

SAFETY CORNER SPRING CLEANING TIPS

When dry cleaning sweaters orwoolens, avoid stretching garmentsby wrapping tightly in a towel.This squeezes the liquid out - andprotects your hands from contactwith the solvent. Garment thenmay he removed and hung to dry.

A three-foot step ladder is oneof the most valuable safety devicesin the home, and can speed up yourspring housecleaning effectively.Do not try such dangerous prac-tices, as the young woman picturedis doing.

George Forgea, Joe Schneider and Albert Messina work atop the newtransformer.

Wh-o-o-ps, there!

Don't fall off that tall ladder,Joe Filiault! Joe is taking downsome of the old wire to make wayfor the heavier wire to be used withthe new transformer.

Networks LabBy I. Dunit

Back after a period of silence, wehave decided to make a little noise.Introducing Our Personnel:One of the swellest fellows in thislocality—Harry (Maestro) Barschdorf.The Next—Frank (Basso) GordonOfficer—Charles (Abe) LincolnHimself—Bob (Scratch awl) BardsleyCrooner—Adolph (Sinatra) HeidemanThe Navy—David (Gunboat) ChiettiniDimensions—Thomas (Drawing board)

DionThe Now—Mrs. Helen (Corsi) HafnerThe Also Now—Mrs. Mildred (Smiles)

Sirard. . .That's us—ten bugs, no rug.

Our day starts when Harry Barsch-dorf's smiling greeting helps spreadlight to each of us in the Department.

About this time, that voice of(Sinatra) Heideman can be heard

(unless ear plugs are used.)... Next,the Navy is heard from (Dave Chiettini)and we take a trip via water to the farplaces of the world on that thing hewas stationed on and which he fondlycalls a ship. . In passing the Draftingroom, we can see Tom Dion in-dustriously making lines and coolinghis fevered brow... Bob Bardsley, areal guy and a former fire laddy fromCohoes, N. Y. spins rib ticklers fromhis days in the fiie house. . .FrankGordon is on the go so much beingsupervisor that his feet are worn halfto the ankles (I'd advise roller skates). . .About 8:30, Charley Lincoln whois our inter-plant messenger, comesfrom either Brown or Beaver plantsloaded fit-to-be-twins with productsof and for, our labors...and me?Well, if I write about me, I'll brag!

Eugene Pyke

Sample LabBy The Shadow

It seems good, to get toast drippingwith butter for breakfast without afight on our hands. We're all for you,Mr. Shaker.

"Gerrie" Reeves was at the Beaverplant having some work done, whenshe went to get her coat, she found asign attached to it: "FUR COAT FORSALE, At Highest Bargain Price!Cheap to Honest Bidder!" Now, Iask you, was that nice?

There certainly are some goodhangouts down here—-if you're with theright people.

Don Fortini is off again—His latestwas to place a mirror on the floor atsuch an angle that he gets goodreflections.

"Nini" Sacco has been promoted tothe stamping table. Hope you enjoyyour new work, "Nini."

Looks like the Big Three down here.Ever)- time you look up, there seemsto be a conference in progress.

What's the matter, Ray Calvi—doyou miss us so much that you comedown to see us most every day? ? ?

MaintenanceIty I'mhriago

Now, with (he coming of Spring,main will need their lawns mowed.It you nwil such service, get in touchwith Frank Daniels we understandhe took advantage of the last snow-storm. . .and purchased a lawn mowerl !

Wash Santelli, or (Great Lover) hasacquired a new title. His latest hobbyis catching pigeons on the roof ofBuilding N«». 15. . ."Bring 'Em BackAlive, Wash . "

George Forgea of the ElectricalGang, in a recent League match bowleda smooth 335 to tie the High ThreeString tota l . Also, (hat same night,George bowled a High Single of 144.George bowls with the Atoms who arenow in fourth place. Keep 'em falling,George!

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Girgentiobserved their 10th wedding an-niversary March 29th. They werefeted by friends and neighbors whopresented them with several beautifulgilts, and our Department wish themmain- happy returns.

The fishing season is with us, andmain ol the boys are getting theirtackle ready. In fact, Peter Jobinwas seen with a fish pole in the plantseveral days ago!. . .Anyhow, the firstcatch of the season is credited to theMain tenance . . .but our Editors switch-ed it to the Sports Column, and youcan r e a d j t there.

Bill Mathews, the driver of our littlervd truck has purchased a new NASH.He says it is equipped with all theextras possible, with the exception of abed, and Bill is thinking seriously ofhaving a hammock installed.

Harold Mills of the Carpenter Ganghas also bought a new car, a WillysBeach wagon. Harold, who raisesbees, says he has to have means oftransport ing them. In the opinion ofthis reporter, I'd sooner ride alone —

and leave the bees home.

Welcome lo our " 'Alone! fe" kid,Victoi Bissaillon.

Busy BNfws

Boxing

Ity S. W ilk and C. UrbanoHere's wishing a speech- recovery for

Aaron Worthing ton who recentlyunderwent an operation.

Want to put in an order for fish?Just contact Frank Bernardo, AndyMontgomery or Walt Westcott.They've been busy for weeks gettingtheir equipment in readiness for the15th. The new recruit, Andy, shouldbecome an expert under the guidanceof Frank.

Why does "Reggie" Zabek alwaysget off at Belouin's? Okay, we'll letyou in on it — she takes a short cuthome.

Gert Fields spent an enjoyable weekend in Boston.

Sophie Bryda has a bad case of springfever, what with gazing out the window 'and dreaming.

There are still a few in the Depart-ment who fell for that old April Fooljoke as Ernie, Cob or Bushnell cantell you.

So long, Inez Downs, who is on aleave, we shall miss you.

Best of luck to Emma Quinn in hernew business enterprise.

Sally Rollman spent the week end •in Marlboro, Mass:, attending theconvention of the Veterans of ForeignWars.

"Terry" Giroux, a bride-to-be, hasreally gone domestic. She has em-broidered or crocheted many lovelythings for her future home.

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Jo Ami (iclaiilano, nice*' of ManDaniels of Retail Sales, "Jeff"Harry of the B.T.A. and FrankMIH.IIIIII of I he Can Shop.

Betty Jane Rice, granddaughterof Dorothy of the F.P.'s. Her

Donna Lentini, niece of .MidgeFachini of Block Annex. Her

F. P. DrysBj Rose Moresi

For a lii i le woman, von certainly canmake a I«»t oi noise especially whenyou dropped lhai Iray, Minnie Hamlin!

Thai sad expression you see JerryLaRoche with these days is due io thefad thai he left his •tonsils ai i heAdams Hospital recently. After all,Jerry, you did have ihem all theseyears!

Rita Tassone was a' surprised girlwhen she came lo a shower which shethoughi was for some one else, only lodiscover il was her own! Rita is to bemarried April 26th lo William Edwards.

We lake this opportunity lo savBarbara Cassidy, daughter of goodbye to our former boss, IVank

Celia Cassidy of Kcsistor Depart- (iassett, and to welcome our newment, at Brown Sired, foreman, John Tierce.daddy Francis, and mother Betty, mother, Hetty, was also employed

were former employees. "> Block Annex.

Block Test and TubularsBy Ger t rude Hall

SIGNS or (SIGH-H-HS) of SPRINGGeorge Parker perched on a stool

casting an imaginary fishing rod.Frances Solari wearing little girl flat

heels, and chasing a broom around.Cassie (iliwski wielding a broom in all

corners.Charlotte O'Brien wearing a pretty

plaid dress with a big sunflower.Kay Marra's numerous shower in-

vitations.Frances Gayda and Gertrude Hall- -

with up sweep hair-dos.Elizabeth Kenney sheds her — (O-o-

ops, 1 almost said it!)Ernie Dupree's spring cold, and "This

is my last breath" attitude.Ray Tatro's -wolf cry from 7 P.M. to

7 A.M. in B. flat.Allen McKinney's good looking yel-

low socks.Maude Waska's gypsy spirit bubbling

over.Frank Mann's -frequent pep talks.Caroline Grant's moving lexer.Dot Blanchard's and Clara Marceau's

•vacation planning.Stephanie Szurek going simply gaga

over Chanel No. 5.Florence Lincoln's tales of how deep

the snow was in Vermont. (It stillis, we hear.)

Frank Wiles purring around thainewly acquired love nest.

Fred Calkin's -dreams of new watercolors.

Agnes Perry's new plant slips.Matilda Carter's forgetting to mark

down her rate!Anne Malloy digging up "bird and

bee" stories for her reporter husband.Bertha Jenning's and Ruth Arrighini's

—whistling of bird calls.Jeannette Rondeau discarding her

slacks.Elizabeth Hunt and Mary Zita—settl-

ing down in new quarters.Dolores Bailey and Edna Lavariere—

supervising the installation of theventilator.

"Joe" Mastalisz - - pricing Quonsethouses.

Micky Koczela's -new straight jacket.Ruth Gaudette -going literary (in-

stead of knitting.)Irene Sumner—walking to the bus

terminal.Betty Fleury—warning Bernie Gagnon

about spoiling husbands.Pat Mazza's—etchings (or was ititchings? ?)

F. P. AssemblyBy Km ma Massaconi

Dot Potter paid us a visit and looksquite well after her recent operation.We are glad that she will soon be backwith us.

Ella Marco is very happy over thenew business venture of her son, Wil-liam, and son-in-law, Sammy Vincent,who recently opened a music shop inPittsfield. From what I understand,it is very beautiful.

We take this opportunity to welcomeHelen Vincelette, Anna Artioli, MatildaBerthiaume and Margaret Toomey toour Department.

Paper RollingBy Huhha Hubba

Welcome to the Rolling Depart-ment: "Vi" Noel, Esther Sullivan.Mary Lincoln, Shirley McBride, DorisDepelteau and Emily Sacco.

Doris Merlini leaves us to join heri husband in Boston. A farewell partywas given in her honor by a number ofour girls.

Doris Scrivens was given a showerby her family at her home. A goodtime was had by all and she receivedmany beautiful gifts. . And just what

I happened to Enis Montagna's hankie?Here is wishing a quick recovery to

Theresa Estes and Rita Cardinal.Alice Foote—we miss you since your

leave. 1 )o hurry back!

Boxing Dept . — Night ShiftBy Gladys Kirkpatrick

Your reporter is happy to announce

S P R I N G T I M ESpring is the end of snow and the slushThe time when poets write all the mush,Spring ends our sniffles, sneezing and ehillsAnd gosh! it helps cut out the doctor's hills.Spring sets a young man's head in a whirlMakes him admire each good-looking girl.Leads him to think of a eottage or flatW hile SIIK sets her mind on a new Easter hat!

Hugh Ballantyne

Formation Dept.By Betty Bogus

The Department extends deep sym-pathy to Emile (royei (e on the deal h ofhis mother.

thai she is the recipient of a medal,presented to her by the girls on theLine. . . However, she is now waitingtor the happy day when she will bepresented a little Oscar!

When it conies to making pizzas,Rachel Montagnaand Frances Sicilianoare topsl

Ernie Faustini may be working onthe day shift, but we th ink of him and

like the no tes of greeting he leaves us.

Thanks, Ernie.

We extend sympathy to LauraCasuscelli, and especially to her son,Jimmy, whose pet dog was recentlykilled by a hit and run driver.

The "Happy Three"—Theresa Ra-daelli, Rachel Montagna and FrancesSiciliano have a problem on theirhands—which shall pay for the icecream sodas purchased nightly.

Birthday greetings to Laura Casus-celli whose birthday occurred March19, and Gladys Kirkpatrick whosebirthday was March 30th.

Dry TestBy Rita J o h n s o n

To Leo Lemoine, our new foreman,we extend a hearty welcome, and toJohn Pierce, our former boss, good luckand best wishes in your new Depart-ment.

Apparently Marian Collings haschanged her name—the girls call her"Mrs. Blue." . . .and why, we wonder.

Ray Racette—be careful of yourhouse numbers the next time you callon a girl. Just imagine how em-barrassed Harold Taft felt, to findyou standing at the door with thatlove light in your eyes!

Have you noted the change inBlanche Boisvert's appearance. . . Mustbe a new attraction.

Bob Rivard was given a belatedbirthday party, and was presented acake and a nice sweater. HappyBirthday, Bob.

What'ij this about Patsy Vitro takingup plumbing. . .the idea of takingMaurice Chonard's work away fromhim!

We understand, Tommy Dean, thatin the spring, a young man's fancyalways turns to love . . . so don't lookso gloomy!

Dry RollingBy " S h o r t y " a n d R u t h

Ah! the wearin' of the Green! Itmade quite a stir in our Department.Red Lewitt forgot to wear anythinggreen, and so he tied Mabel's greenkerchief around his neck. Green rib-bons, socks, sweater and crosses madeof tape were seen everywhere; while afew beligerent Frenchmen insisted onred crosses. . . Poor Blanche Foisycouldn't make up her mind which todisplay, and finally appeared with agreen ribbon and red cross.

Belated birthday greetings to RuthMartin and Helen Noetzel. A partywas held in the lunchroom for Helen.She received a cake all done upgreen, while the party members woregreen feathers and poor Helen had agreen derby several sizes too large.

Another party was held for LorraineSirois on March 25th at noontime.She also received a beautiful birthdaycake.

Did you get an eyeful of GerryBedard's hair-do last week. . .verycool, though with a hint of an Africanstyle.

Gir ls ' T e a m INlake Fine ShowingThe Girls' Basketball team is im-

proving. They did themselves proudwhen they played in the BerkshireGirls' League at Pittsfield (even thoughthey did lose.) With the season nearlyover, the girls may go in training andtake over the baseball diamond thisspring. Watch your baseball equip-ment, brothers!

History Repeats Itself

About six long years ago—At least the legends sayAdams girls looked up to basketball,For the Saints Girls knew how to play.With lapse of time, and lack of recrea-

tionThe girls were getting bored.'Til they recalled the old Saints TeamAnd a brilliant idea was scored.Marg Wittig and Vishy WisniowskiMade a call for some recruitsA team of ten really daring girlsCame forth in white and aqua suits.Baskets, timing, cheers and schedulesBecame the talk of the day,As this squad of vivacious girlsSwamped the gym of the Y.M.C.A.Practice followed, then benefit gamesWith nearby teams were made,—•Where they lost and lost—and even

won

With Roma King's coaching and aid.And so, at least, a little sparkOf the Saints old team has arisen. . .And to the 1947 team of new girlsA round of applause should be given!

Ovens — Night ShiftBy Bessie Brown

No wonder Alice Crockwell has asmile! Her brother Johnny, now sta-tioned in Florida, will now be home.His wedding occurred April 12.

Our Happy Family of the NightShift is no longer the same, since panof our girls have been transferred tothe F. P. Ovens.

Despite Gilbert Harris, we insist wehave clean hands. When the truckspass, he ca.itions: "Watch your hands,girls"—which does sound like "Washyour hands."

Welcome back, Marjorie Howland.We missed you while you were inFlorida.

Hello, Louise Bass. We miss youand speak about you.

Welcome to our family circle, SarahHarrington. Hope you'll like it here.

Section TestBy Margaret Isherwood

Trips:Ruth Jackson spent an enjoyable day

in Springfield recently; Helen Sikoravisited in Troy; and Yours Trulyattended the "Sportsman Show" inAlbany.

We are glad to welcome back, HelenDevine.

Congratulations are extended toPeggy Doyle on tht arrival of adaughter.

A speedy recovery is hoped forGladys Oakley's husband who under-went an operation recently.

A. C. LineBy Vi Short

Orchids to our co-worker LucienSiciliano, who, after a remarkablerecord of thirteen years with theCompany, was finally absent a day onMarch 31st. You are to be commend-ed for this fine record, "Lou."

What's making Louis Segala's eyessparkle these fine spring mornings?. . .Is it that 18 year old doll he dreamsabout on the bus every morning?

Everything has quieted down on theA.C. Line, now that Jennie Chalifoux'sdog Brownie has had her pups—sixlittle cocker spaniels.

What with the coming of Spring, Iwonder how man)' girls and boys inthe Department will be stung byCupid's arrow... Do you see thatarrow pointing in Lena Yicari's direc-tion?

We hear John Fortini's son has anappetite bigger than his dad's. .What'sthat, John — three big meals a day.

Who is the new man in the Centrifugewith the camouflage hair? Why, look,boys, he's not new, but our old friendOliver O'Dell. . . You look twentyyears younger!

We welcome all the new-comers tothe Department, and hope you enjoyworking wit h us.

Joe La Route, nephew of PearlWalden of the Dry Test , is all readyfor a frolic.

OvensBy "Dukie" Abraham

We take this opportunity to welcomeHarriet Wood, Jane Martin and KlsieLaBonte. Hope you enjoy workingwit h us.

Is it love —• or spring fever, whenFred Ciepiela comes to work with onebrown shoe and one black one?

Rose Pasotti is teaching Al Robarehow lo drive with one arm. He learnsreadily.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.Austin Rogge on the birth of theirbaby boy. Austin is employed in ourDepartment.

Congratulations, also, to CharlieSutliff who has acquired the title ofGrandpa, on the arrival of his grand-daughter.

is n a

In felling backyard trees by meansof a red-hot wire drawn through thetrunk, an engineer of a large electricalmanufacturing company recently madeheadlines. Nickel chromium alloy re-sistance wire connected through atransformer to the power supply isthe secret. This alloy wire is toughenough to retain its strength whilebeing pulled through the timber whenheated electrically to red heat. Made upas insulated cable, this same wire hasan important use at the base of garagedoors. With it, mid-winter coatings ofice no longer keep garage doors sealed—turning on the current means an im-mediate thaw.

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P.A. A. WaxingBy Rita Samia

Here is hoping thai Mabel Moriti willbe back with us before this Log comesmil !

Here is Tony Woloski's version of"Spring." !i is something like this:Spring, Spring, is a wonderful thing,l)iii I'll be darned whai the rest is.

Borrowed, But Good

An Analysis of WomanSvmbol: WoAccepted atomic weight: 120Physical properties: Boils at nothing,

freezes at any minute. Meltswhen properly treated.

Occurrence: Found wherever manexists.

Chemical Properties: Possesses greataffinity for gold, silver, platinumand precious stones. Able toabsorb great amount of foodmailer. Turns green when placedbeside a better specimen.

Uses: Highly ornamental, is an equal-izer in the distribution of wealth.Is probably the most effectiveincome-reducing agent known.

Caution: Highly explosive in inex-perienced hands.

Our Own "Believe ll or Not"Teddy Blair claims that every night,

he takes his mother mother, I said,for a long walk. On theii return, hereads to her before going to bed. Healso claims he takes his mother to ashow even Saturday afternoon..Well, girls, he'd make a nice husbandfor someone.

When this Log is published, MaryJones will have become Mrs. JohnHowhnd We all \vish her luck andhappiness. She was feted at several

Observation: The stork has beenpulling- in some overtime in our room.

Nonna Estes and Mary Jonesthought they had been in Sun Valley acouple of weeks ago...Sorry, I'mpledged to secrecy as to ihe details.

Welcome to Jack Senecal Hope youenjoy working here.

Congratulations to Mary Bua whocelebrated her birthday on April 1st.Congratulations are in order for MabelMoran who celebrated her 18th wed-ding anniversary on April 1st.

Boy: What is meant by a man

at-large?

Father: It means that his wife didn'tgo along with him.

P.A.A. RollingBy Rita Siciliano

Well, it's spring and at last we areoui of hibernation. You do rememberus, don't you? You ran see us as youlook in the door and probably hear usyelling our new theme song: "Water-

And was Elly Smith glad when hermachine was placed in the same spotas her old one - otherwise, Ellyc o u l d n ' t w a v e t o h e r R o m e o a c r o s s t h e

Orchids to "Tony" Lavigne on herknitting ability.

Has anyone seen the other half ofHelen Scarfone? She sure is losingweight.

Ellen Dickinson is altar-bound thisuimmer — and the romance startedhere in the Rolling Department whenEllen called "Machine trouble."

"She's here, she's there — she'severywhere. . .Who? Mabel Theriault,our new supervisor."

It's nice having you back, CorinneSimon.

We all wish Margaret Petravice aspeedy recovery.

We don't wonder Evelyn Blair isproud of her son. . .we saw his gradua-tion picture! !

A clean sweep for our new represent-ative, "Laddy" Meranti. I think shebribed the gang with those deliciousmeatball sandwiches.

If you want to hear baby stories, askJohn Raby about his. He is about theproudest "papa" 1 have ever comeacross.

Whether because of spring fever ornot, Ethel Gilman has been jumpingover a hedge in her back yard — for-tunately, no broken bones, but shedid give her ankle a bad sprain.

Wire CoatingBy Corena Tatro

Al Peck says he is glad Match andits winds are behind us. . .How aboutit, Al, didn't we see you chasing yourhat down Brown Street just the othernight?

Lucille Miller and family spent anenjoyable day shopping in Albanyrecently.

This is the month when the men inour Department will enjoy fishing—and telling tall fish tales.Don'ts of a Wire Coaler:Don't take your eyes off a spool that is

low.Don't try to tell a control operator

what to do.Don't take a grouch out on your pal

because you are tired.Don't forget — you spend plenty of

time with the guy that works onthe same line.

Don't forget to come in with a smile.As they are the things that make life

worth while!

ResistorsBy Delia Keating

Art Van Steemburg recently attend-ed a State Safety Convention inBoston. Guess the Big Town affectedhim — he hasn't been the same since.

Margaret Cutler spent several weekends in Springfield and Pittsfield —shopping for her Easter outfit.

Venice Folino is now Mrs. OvilaTrombley — and Ora Trombley is herhappy, mother-in-law.

Harry Haddad recently celebratedhis 51st birthday. The Departmentpresented him with a cake and a gift.

We welcome to our Department:Clara Beauchamp, Stella Charbonneau,Jean Donovan, Julia Dumoulin, Jose-phine Gaspardi, Alice Haddad, EthelLamon, Jeannette Levesque, DelfinaKegaioli, Katherine Roedel, JeannetteShambeau, Patricia Shaw, Rita The-berge, Mary La Dame and Ka\ Man-tello.

Red Czerwinski and Art Van Steem-burg toss a coin for their breakfastbill — but by some strange fate Redalways has to pay. . . How do you do it,Art?'

The girls of our Department recentlyattended showers for Stephie Nowakand Frances Mancuso. A grand timewas had by everyone.

Nieces of Mary Paquette: Barbara Lee, Dorothy Linda and Betty AnnGuisti is this attractive Irio. Mother, Geraldine formerly worked here.

SORT OF WET, THEY SAY Industrial Oil StackingBy L. Lewis and L. Vincelette

Congratulations to our reporter,Lyda White, who became Mrs. DavidLewis.. . .Good luck from all of us.

We extend deep sympathy to Eliza-beth Slattery on the loss of her mother.

Good luck to "Win" Emery. . .wehope for your rapid improvement.

Bernie Stackpole must have runout of jokes, cause, he isn't even"corny" any more!

Our new representative, "Liz" Slat-:ery, is looking the situation over on:he Great White Way, and we knowshe'll come up with some good sug-gestions for improvements.

Industrial Oil RollingBy Betty Jangrow

Lovely addition to a spring? sceneare Alice, Patsy and Janet Kleiner,daughters of Ralph, of Ihe Tuh-ulars.

I. O. Final AssemblyBy Fern Wright

Welcome to our Department: LenoreHarrington, Tony Fulginiti, GertrudeRussell, Stanley" Trzpis, and WalterWitek. Also to Bill Gomeau ofK.V.A. Shipping.

Dorothy Bellard became Mrs. ErnestDeSanty on March 17th, and we wishboth of them the best of luck.

Although Spring was ushered in the21st of March, it isn't officially hereuntil Orrie Roy removes his woolentoque.

To Dress Up Your Wardrobe

Drenched to the skin, were DorisRoy of Factory Engineering andEvelyn Harrington of Payroll De-partment - - hnl nevertheless,

tractive picture.

Maintenance

By "Little Lulu"April First and all was well —But it was All Fools' Day...And none could tellWhat pranks the wrecking crew can

play!So beware—in the lunchroom, that

day—or any day!

Warning to newcomers: When visit-ing our lunchroom, you will notice twoseats that are seldom occupied—they'relocated under a water pail.. .and, asmany people have found out,—youare quite sure to get a ducking!

Welcome back, Charlie Wilson, aftera recent operation. Your appearancealways lends a little dignity to the old

Speech- recovery to Al Cardinal,—and hurry hack, we miss your quietways.

Best-Natured Fellow of the "HotShot" Gang—is Tony Woloski's title.He has taken quite a razzing from

Truly, and all with a smile. . Youshall he rewarded in heaven, Tony.

Mowtiliai spring is here, you will enjoy making these "quickies" a crocheted hal and bag set, or a decora-live sweater for yourself — and this stunning sweater for "him" ~ whether he plays golf or not! Call fordirections al the Beaver Street Dispensary.

Songs dedicated to John Rossi:"Smiles". . ."Let a Smile be yourUmbrella", and "Smile, Darn Ya,Smile!"

Charlie (Salvage) Wilson is going tosettle down at the Brown Street ware-house in charge of the Salvage Depart-ment. . .They tell me thai business isexpected to be so good that the B. &M. Railroad is going to run specialtracks right up to the warehouse door!

Welcome back, Walt Maynard, asCharlie's helper, and truck driver.

Deepsympathy to Elizabeth Slatteryon the recent death of her mother.

Millie Kearns deserves honorablemention — all during March, whendrifts were pretty deep, she drove infrom Adams — and was never late!

Orchids to Goldie Shea, who dis-played a great deal of patience in teach-ing two new operators — Helen Footeand myself — how to roll. Wecertainly appreciated her helpful hints.

There's a new "house" for AliceBeauchamp's machine. . .wonder whather spring attire will consist of whenshe moves in? ?

Josephine Kordana, a new roller,is flashing a beautiful diamond. Whois the lucky man?

Ann Watts was a busy girl gellingready for her wedding for April 12!Best luck to you and your new husband.

We Couldn't Get Along Without: "Jo"Garvey's cheery good morning. . . .Bernie Fitzpatrick's occasional smile.. .Marie Barbuto's help in keepingrecords straight. . .Agnes Houghton'sdaily report on the weather.

We knew Spring had arrived—whenCharles Slade started washing thewindows!

"Pepsie" Nicola's latest hobby iscollecting earrings.

Mica MoldingBy Eleanor Felix

We're glad to see the "spark of life"still burning in the Molding room! !. . .When it comes to clothes, RalphGibeau could outclass Bing Crosbyany day. (Those shirts are te r r i f ic ) . . .Lots of luck to Harry Davine who

melodious voice. . . .Amelia Km keepssinging "You broke I he only heartthat ever loved you." I wonder whatshe m e a n s ? . . . W h a t is I here aboutPreliminary Test that a t t racts all them e n ? . . . You lucky girl " T r a " . . . i tmust be wonderful to be popular. . .What have the Pittsfield fellows gotthat the North Adamsers lack? (AskMary Mahoney) . . .When Eleanor Car-low wants any more white sox wash-ed, I'm sure she won't let Fran Millarddo it.

P«g«S

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S P O R T S . . .Sprague Fishermen to "Cash

More Brown St. NewsMidget Tubulars - Night Shift

By Connie DavisWe haw been working a month or

so iii our new Department, under ourold supervisor, Ralph Kleiner. . and tothe girls who have been transferred tot he day shift, we wish you all good luck.

Laura Roy, just how would you getalong, il" some of us forgot to bring an

Jean Maselli just how much did

Nevei mind, even though you aresupposed to be on a diet, you lookswell just the same.

Attention, ('.iris (or Jeannie Maselli):When asked what type of paper anyfoil you are using, don't just sad'Taper and foil."

Oddities In SportsSeveral years ago, while waiting for

an alley at the Olympian, I witnessedone of the oddest happenings ever tooccur on a bowling alley. Fourfellows were using one and two alleysand their scores were all close. Withjust a couple of boxes left to finish thestring, the bowler on number one tookaim and fired his fast ball down thealley and got what looked like a perfect

Successful "Saints" in IN. K. Tournament

Bullett, Russell and Felix

In" On Catches this SeasonA Fishing Contest is Sponsored By the LOG . . .Valuable Prizes Offered . . . Read Details Carefully

rt -Ml- v"Speed" Theberge who is now em-

ployed at the Marshall Street Plant,was on duty at the Olympian at thetime and was called upon to make thedecision whether the bowler should becredited with the strike or not. "Speed"explained that the pin was still up-right on lair territory and must beconsidered standing. . so the bowlerreceived credit tor Q pins on his firstball.Hits from Here and There . . .

Red Sox play their first Saturdayand Sunday games at Boston, April 26and 27 when they play Philadelphia.

The only Cub regular to bat over300 last season was first baseman EddieWaitkus who hit 304 in 113 games.

"Happy" Chandler has forbiddenmajor league players from attendinghorse and dog racing.

"Vinnie" Richards has been electedcommissioner of professional tennis,by the newly organized World's Pro-fessional Tennis League.

Miss Andrea Mead may prove to bethe youngest member of the 1947American Olympic Ski Team. She is14 years old and hails from Vermont.

"Slinging" Sammy Snead, one of theforemost golfers in America, has justrecently completed a world-wide tour,his latest game being played in Johan-nesburg, S. Africa. Chas.Felix

Did you Ski fans read about theskiier who flew from Miami, Florida toNew York in an Army pursuit plane ina little over three hours, drove fromNew York to Dutch Hill ski run inHeartwellville. . .then after skiing forseveral hours, drove back to New Yorktook off for Miami—all in the same day\

Spring and Summer SportsWith the opening of the fishing

season, local Isaac Waltons havefumed and fussed over far from idealweather conditions—while skiers havebeen delighted. At present, brooks

'are either too high or hard to navigatewith deep snow still clinging to themountain slopes. With the openingseason, April 15th, the people in theeastern section of the state have theadvantage over the Berkshire Countyzone, which suffered the heavy snows,and their streams will be in bettershape. We are nearly 3 to 4 weeksbehind in spring conditions. Ourfishermen in the Berkshires shouldhave the same opportunity as othersections, and this means enacting ameasure in the legislature for a lateropening and closing day in BerkshireCounty. —by K. Russell

ly reorganized Saints Girls'Basketball team (remembered someyears ago as star players) have, thisseason, been quietly playing otherteams in the vicinity, and have closedwith a 50-50 season to their credit.They also entered the New EnglandTournament for girls' teams.

The rejuvination of the team wasaccomplished through the good workof Margaret Witting and "Vishy"Wisniowski of the Dry Rolling De-partment . After a few practice games,the girls realized they needed a coachand prevailed upon Roma King of theIndustrial Oils Department to takeover that job. Roma, an ardentsports follower, helped the girls withtransportation for their out-of-towngames; and by her knowledge of thissport and through her ability and finecooperation, a well knit basketballteam has developed.

After only two practice sessions,this energetic but inexperienced teamplayed against the strong and well-known Berkshire Bells of Pittsfield—and were defeated. This did not upsetthe Saints, but gave them more fight-ing spirit and when the two teamsplayed a final game on March 30th,the score was in favor of the Saints.

This team has played teams fromAdams, Dalton, North Adams andPittsfield, as well as playing in theNew England Tournament. They havewon five out of ten games and haveenjoyed every minute of it!

Skiing is still good at Dutch Hillso they say.

This year has been the most out-standing for skiers in the Berkshires.We had a record fall of snow in earlyMarch and conditions have been such,that at this writing (April 7th) skiingat "Dutch Hill" at Heartwellville isstill ideal.

We promised ourselves we would-n't show any more snow pictures. . . This isn't — it is merely asports picture — the huge sport oflifting a shovel, scooping snow onit — and depositing it to one side.Repeat the performance . . . Thissport seemed to have many en-thusiastic followers this past seas-on. Here, "Sonny" Lincoln, sonof Charles, shows just how muchof this type of "sport" will heneeded I«> clear the way to their

Bowling SeasonSoon to Close

The season for the Sprague BowlingLeague is rapidly coming to a close,and the race for the bowling crown isstill wide open. The prizes offered bythe Sprague Log are still to be won.(Remember, there are seven prizes—one for the member of each team roll-ing the greatest number of strikes, anda grand prize). This year, the bowl-ing teams were supposed to be asevenly balanced as the individualbowling averages would permit. Innearly all cases, this has been a provenfact. But whether or not this operat-ing method will be used another seasonis subject to debate.Sprague Bowling League Standings

(as of April 3, 1947)Team Won LostSelkars 50 31Prokars 46 35Cerocs 45 36Atoms 40 41Midgets 37 44Koolohms 26 55

We've all heard aboul I he "big onethai got away". . Here's ihe chanceto gel something for the c//e thatdidn't get away\

Commencing April 12, 1(>47. ihe Logis sponsoring a Fishing Contest, opento all employees ..I" the Sprague Elec-tric Company. The Contest will rununtil October 31, 1047. During eachyear, hundreds of men and women ofthe Company invade the brooks,rivers and lakes to follow in the foot-steps of Isaac Walton.

While ii is recognized that an ardent

interest in his favorite hobby, it isfelt that the competitive spirit, in-jected into this sport by this contestwith the resulting prizes, will add zestto the sport.

JudgesThe judges for the contest will be

Fred Powers at Brown Street; HobBoyer at Marshall Si reel; and BillBrundige at the Beaver Street Plant.In case the judges are unable to agree>n the identity of any fish, Bill Belang-?r, editor of the "Sportsman's Column"in the North Adams Transcript willserve as judge and his decision will befinal.

To enter your catch in this contest,have your fish weighed and measuredby one of these three Plant judges, andat the time, you will fill out an entryblank staling when the fish wascaught, kind of lure used, time of day,weather, etc. This latter informationwill be compiled at t he end of t he seasonand should be both interesting, and ofgreat benefit to all the anglers.

The Prizes Consisting of |x>lcs,! reels, line, landing nets, etc. will lieawarded at I he end ol I he season towinners in each class.

Class of Fish Nine kinds of fishwill be eligible for entry and include:Troul Brook or native, Brown and

Rainbow;Bass Large mouth, Small mouih;Pickerel;Northern Pike;Yellow Penh;Hull heads.

Rules of Conteal1. We'ighi Dressed, leaving on

head and tail.2. All fish must be weighed on

official scales at your respective Plantin the presence of one of the judges.

3. Length will be the determiningfactor if two entries weigh rhe same.

4. Fish caught in states other thanMassachusetts are eligible.

Watch each issue of the Log for theup-to-date story on who is ahead in1 he contest, the weights of the largestentry in each class will be publishedis t h e ) c o m e in , s o y o u wi l l k n o w

whether your catch will qualify or not.Good luck and Rood fishing! The

judges will be glad to answer any

First Catch of the SeasonCredited lo Maintenance Man

The first catch of the season belongsto Giuseppe Regaeoli of Beaver Main-tenance, who caughi a good-sizedsucker while raking the head Rales atthe dam above the plant. It si/ecounts, he's one up* on any of the restof us.

Fans Invited To Attend SportsOrganization Meeting - Movies Shown

Following the showing of ihe movie

film, "1Q46 World Series and All Stai

Game" at the Assembly Room, Well-

nglon Hotel on April 16, Mr. F. C.Wilson, Sports director for the Sprague

Electric Company will explain the

aolicy of the newly-formed Sprague

Athletic and Recreational Activities

program, to which a l l sports fans are

nvited. Plans will he discussed for

[he formation of baseball and Softball

teams, and other sports in which oni-

o n s may be interested this season.

Equipmeni for baseball has alreadybeen ordered, so there will be as littledelay as possible in gelling baseballteams started.

Here fans, is your opportunity toparticipate in your favorite sport thisseason. Come lo this meeting, see thismovie, help with your suggestions, andboosi an athletic organization of whichyou will be justly proud... Rememberthe dale and place April 16, al 8P.M. Wellington Hotel AssemblyRoom.

SWINCIN' SWOO WITH LOU

...i Sicilian**, Clint Sweeney and George Searho in action al iheAlleys. (Whal's the mailer, George, has John Tolmie hid all the hallsagain?)

The Saints Girls' team have had a successful season of basketball,playing teams from Adams, Pittsfield, Dalton and North Adams. Theyentered the New England tournament. First row: Alice Biros, Co-Captain"Vishy" Wisniowski and Co-Captain "Marg" Wittig, both of Dry Roll-ing, and Florence Wandrai. Standing: Irene Anton of D.T.Q., ClaraBaliakos of Dry Rolling, Jeannette Roy of Paper Rolling. Nancy King,Kay Darling of Dry Rolling and Ann Blasi of F. P. Drys.