New Bedford Institute of Technology - Fabricator Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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THE FABRICATOR 1934 DEPARTMENTS rTlHE New Bedford Textile School has practically all of the departments ■ - which exist in an up-to-date cotton mill. The Cotton Yarn Preparation department, under the head of Mr. Gourley, with Mr. Richardson and Mr. Fawcett as his able assistants, is the foundation of the cotton fabric. The work in this department de- mands the keenest attention of the student. The equipment from the breaker thru ' to the twisters is of the modern type. There is also a test- ing room in which the students are taught the theory and practice of handling the testing apparatus. A most thorough knowledge of yarn preparation and testing is obtained by any student whose curriculum in- cludes this subject. The Warp Preparation and Weaving departments are under the head of Mr. Acomb. Mr. Acomb ' s assistants are Mr. Fawcett and Mr. Rich- ardson. In this department the student gains valuable knowledge as to the work and activities of any modern weave room. When a student has finished his training in these departments he has in his possession a val- uable asset. Mr. Holt, as the head of the Design department has as his assistants Mr. Fawcett and Mr. Richardson. In this department the student is in- structed as to the various types of weaves and designs, and how to prop- erly analyze cloth, and to prepare designs and weaves for the weave room. The Knitting department is under the direct care of Mr. Manning. This department is fully equipped with the various types of modern knitting machinery, and it also includes a testing lab, a silk winding room, and a dyeing room. The Mechanical department comprises of courses in steam engineer- ing, mill engineering, electricity, drafting, etc. Mr. Crompton is the head of this department and he is ably assisted by Mr. Bayreuther and Mr. Walton. This department occupies a good part of the first and sec- ond floors of the new building. Graduates of this course have proven their worth in the textile world. Last, but not the least, is the Chemistry, Dyeing and Finishing de- partments, headed by Mr. Busby, with Mr. Weymouth and Mr. Brooks as his assistants. These departments have two modern laboratories, a weighing room, lecture room, and a print room. Converting and finish- ing machines are located in the basement under the laboratories. This department has proven itself to be very popular, and has turned out many able and efficient men. -■ { 12 $»■

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1934 THE FABRICATOR SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Tn September, 1931, an enterprising group of young men and women - - entered the New Bedford Textile School. History was in the making, and we were out to make history, in fact, this whole thing is a history. Many of us went into the Chemistry, Dyeing and Finishing Course to spend three years in an extensive study of the chemistry of Dyeing and Finishing. The General Cotton Course was quite popular with a good sized roster, a lone member made up the Knitting Course and future fa- mous mechanics were enrolled in the two years ' Mechanical Course. With the above populace to draw from, we held our first class meet- ing for the purpose of choosing class officers. The resulting election pro- duced as our officers: President, Fred Sylvia; Vice President, Jerry Ferland; Treasurer, Irving Frost, and Secretary, Evelyn Smalley. Laurence Rossiter was awarded the William E. Hatch medal for highest scholastic standing in the General Cotton Course. During the first year, our class was well represented in sports. In soccer, Cleveland, Gero and Bub Cushman were very active. Basket- ball saw Gero, Cushman and Hiller. Baseball called on the services of Gero, Jasionek, Silva, and Cleveland. Future members of the Davis Cup team were Axtell, Heinser, Rossiter and Machado. September, 1932, saw the return of a somewhat smaller group to start where we left off the previous year. Older in years and experience, we set out to eclipse all previous records in, perhaps, the most interesting scholastic year of all. The work became more individualistic, calling on each person ' s resources and ingenuity and ambition. This year sounded a tragic note for we lost a most beloved classmate and friend when Tommy Gero left this life to go to his Maker. Business-like we proceeded, and in a class meeting we elected the following to lead us through a year of activity: President, Howard Bates ; Vice President, Laurence Rossiter ; Treasurer, Irving Frost ; Sec- retary, Edmund Dupre. Social activities were few and far between, the Senior Class dance and Fraternities supplying most of the fun. The fol- lowing were appointed as Associate Editors of the Fabricator Staff: Stephen Delano and David Judson. We were again well represented in sports. The soccer team was managed by Howard Bates and abetted by Cleveland, Jasionek, Gero, Edmundson, Pickering, Dupre, Mello and Turcotte. Base ball saw Cleve- land again cavorting about the diamond. Manager Norman Edmonson arranged a very fine schedule. Frank Bollea Mello was again our star pitcher, ably backed up by Jasionek, Turbak, Pickering, Turcotte, Holm- strom, Holden, and Silva. Basketball caw Mello, Hiller, Turcotte, Pick- ering. Chris Edmundson, Axtell, Rossiter and Machado were mainstays on the Tennis squad. 4 13 )j-