Timeclock philosopher Henry Cudworth recalls Pratt and Whitney days
Hartford interview with 78 year old Henry J. Cudworth, longtime Pratt and Whitney inspector, reflects on changes from craftsman shop training to modern specialized manufacturing. He praises some wartime women workers and notes shifts from hand finishing to vast machine tool networks, while stressing job satisfaction and home life.
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Hartford
Conn
Henry J. Cudworth
Henry
Cudworth
Vermont
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Works
Police Court Fines Man for Overcoat Theft
Walter Lee Richardson was fined 50 dollars and given a 60 day suspended jail term for stealing an overcoat from Roy Ambrose. The Monday evening session in police court presided by Judge John Rice also fined Alvin W. Smith 5 dollars and costs for drunkenness and multiple others for drunkenness or disorderly conduct with varying fines and a 10 day service on a 90 day suspended sentence for one case.
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Walter Lee Richardson
Roy Ambrose
John Rice
Alvin W. Smith
Buckhannon
Jonnie Barrett
Freemont Street
Earl P. Phelps
Philipsburg
Ernest Carroll
N. Loudoun Street
Lester Sherman Carroll
Fairview Avenue
Cpl
Ellis R. Fogle
U. S. Army Airbase
Greenville
N. C
James Atkins
E. Baker Street
Douglas Johnson
W. Leicester Street
Smalley auto damaged in collision with coal truck
A 1946 Chrysler owned by H. M. Smalley was badly damaged when it struck a loaded coal truck driven by Owen Ruffner at the Main and Buckmarsh streets intersection in Berryville Virginia. No charges were filed by investigators.
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Berryville
H. M. Smalley
Owen Ruffner
Main
Buckmarsh
Beauty and Household Goods Ad Promises Value for Women
An old advertisement promotes Grimm's Radio Sales and Service offering appliances like sweepers irons fans. It touts beauty and performance and invites customers to visit today.
Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Laboratory
24 hour precipitation ended 7 a.m. shows .07 inches. January to date shows 1.08 inches. The 34 year average yearly rainfall is 36.49 inches. Monthly averages (1913 1946) list: Jan 2.45, Feb 1.97, Mar 2.95, Apr 3.07, May 3.64, Jun 3.86, Jul 3.79, Aug 3.77, Sep 2.61, Oct 3.36, Nov 2.40, Dec 2.43. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
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U.S. Patent Office
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Pet Shop
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Dreamboat
Mel Graf
Linda
Big Sister
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U. S. Patent Office
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