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

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Message from the Governor I welcome the opportunity to extend the greetings of the Common- wealth to the Senior Class of the New Bedford Textile Institute through the medium of your class publication, The Fabricator. When one of my predecessors, Governor Frederick T. Creenhalge signed a bill on June 5, 1895, which provided for the establishment of textile schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, it initiated an educa- tional offering to the youth of our Commonwealth consistent with the desirability and necessity of specially trained personnel for entrance into our great textile industry. Throughout the intervening years, the New Bedford Textile School, now known as the New Bedford Textile Institute, has trained hundreds of young men who entered the textile industry here and elsewhere and the Commonwealth is justly proud of their achievements and of the school itself. It is heartening to know that leaders in the textile industry view the present and future outlook with the utmost confidence and that such confidence was reflected by the action of our General Court in 1947 which authorized the granting of degrees of Bachelor of Science in Textile En- gineering, Bachelor of Science in Textile Chemistry, and Bachelor of Science in Machine Design, together with authorization for the appropriate enrich- ment of the curriculum in the preparation for these degrees. Therefore, in addition to my official greeting, may I personally join with you members of the graduating class of 1949 in heartfelt thanks to the citizens of the Commonwealth as well as the city of New Bedford whose constant cooperation make this great school possible. Sincerely, PAUL A. DEVER.

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Appreciation For thirty-five years of conscientious and devoted service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this tribute is made to Miss Maud L. Clark upon her recent retirement as principal clerk and treasurer of the New Bedford Textile Institute. Although her activities did not involve direct contact with the students, her sincere interest and willing- ness to help when called upon were very much appreciated. May her well-deserved retirement be restful and rewarding.

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Message from the Dean At this time we extend our congratulations to you who are about to face the challenging realities of life under the competitive system. Now that you have earned the honor and distinction of a diploma or degree, it is proper that you should expect recompense for your knowledge and services; but, in return, you must give the best you have — not just enough to get by, but more than is expected of you, if you are to assume that position of trust and responsibility for which you have been trained. There is no denying the fact that the employer will be a man who knows values, not only in machines and materials, but also in personnel. He will readily see the potentialities of the new man, his ability to do constructive thinking and to apply this thinking to the many problems which constantly face an ever-changing industry. The young man who, without quibble or question, without argument or hesitation, can and will do what he is told, is at a premium in any business. As this school year comes to a close we should, with pardonable pride, feel happy in that New Bedford Textile Institute is now a degree-granting institution. This is without doubt the greatest forward step since its establishment fifty years ago. I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the trustee board, the faculty, alumni, and others for their excellent cooperation in bringing about this noteworthy change. With knowledge, wisdom, enthusiasm, loyalty, and hard work, New Bedford Tex- tile Institute together with its graduates will continue to go forward. Sincerely, GEORGE WALKER, Dean.