NBC chimes (Jan 1955-Oct 1956)

People and Places Administration Division Controllers — Everyone in the Accounting Department is now in a dither preparing for their respective vacations. Pat Smith combined business with pleasure going to North Carolina and being godmother to a friend's child. Controllers now has two new citizens — Margaret Herholz and Carol Franzblau — who received their citizenship papers recently. Welcome to NBC, Ed Prendergast. A luncheon was given for Ellen W'oodruff who has retired to await a visit from the stork. As we go to press our namesake bowling team is in first place due to the excellent curves thrown by Messrs. Gilles, Burholt, Rubin and Wheeler. Congratulations, Veronica Maund, on becoming Mr. 0 'Shea's new secretary. General Service — On April 11, Charles Pogue of the Protection Division graduated with honors from the Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen. He is not only the proud possessor of an honorary degree, but also merited the "George Hoe" medal for 1955! Joan Fraas, who became Mrs. Bunt on April 16, was feted to a lovely luncheon at Headquarters on April 14 and bedecked with an exquisite corsage of fragrant carnations. Among her many lovely gifts were a pop-up toaster, Sunbeam fryer, silver, and beautiful long-stemmed gladioli. Leaving on May 31 to await the stork is our lovely little colleen, Mary White. Kathy Simonsons friends surprised her in April at the home of her future maidof-honor by turning what was hoaxed to be a night of TV into a bridal shower, through which she became the joyful recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. Another NBC loss to that old bird stork was Ann Carr, March 31. She received many baby things, greenbacks, and was taken to dinner by her many friends. Another addition to the John Welter household — a bouncing baby boy, April 13. Between those wedding bells and the flapping of the stork's wings, we've become very active. Mail & Messenger — Congratulations to Ted Mayer and Denny Mastrangelo; both are the proud fathers of new baby boys. Ted's second and Denny's first. Joan Kelley, our secretary, now has received 135 letters from her boyfriend in Germany in the last 4 months. How many does he have of yours, Joan? Anyone notice the way Bob Brandt has shined up to Jeff Hsu since Jeff bought that new Italian Sciata? Bob claims the car is so low that when you sit in it you have to look up to see the curb — they both had a ball last Saturday riding along Kings Highway and letting the air out of the tires of busses when they pulled up next to them at the red lights. "Liberace" of the Mail Room, who owns a 1955 "egg shell" Cadillac Convertible, was so tied up at the Copacabana on April 15th he never did make the NBC dance. Seems John Fenwick recuperated from that broken ankle he received skiing with a strict diet of beer his co-workers sent to him to help pass the time. My last parting thought before ending is: Does anybody really think we will receive Bob Brandt's $3.00 for last year's Christmas party? Personnel — DIAL 2231, starring Marie Ruppe, caused much excitement several weeks ago. A box containing various and sundry items was forgotten on her desk overnight and rescued by a Sergeant in Protection. Words failed her when identification time came around. Samson P. Eddy and Ernestine P. Wilcox were united in a quiet ceremony on April 22. (Wondering what the "P" stands for? Why parakeet, of course!) The groom wore a white tie and no tail. Being out ill for two weeks didn't dampen Pegzy Plagge's sunny disposition one bit. We all missed her and it's grand having her back with us. Plaudits are in order for Dick Connell, Marie Rohrman, Helen Cahill and Peggy Plagge for a fine job in arranging our NBC dance at the Commodore on April 15. What's white and grey and packed with Vitality! Why, Vi Nilans new Pontiac. Bill Craig, Los Angeles bound to become Assistant Manager of Personnel, and Edmund Souhami. who went to Chicago, were wined and dined at a cocktail party, March 29, at the Terrace Room of the St. Moritz. The phenomenal view of New York from the 32nd floor was equalled only by the congeniality of the assembled guests. B. Lowell Jacobsen made an excellent toastmaster. The rainy season and Ann Mowris hit San Francisco at the same time, but Florida was more hospitable to Maggie Malloy when she vacationed there for one week. Ski fever has taken hold of Vera Guarino. She spent a wonderful week-end on the white slopes. The Personnel Department welcomes Ted Hawryluk and Erik Borup to its fold. Purchasing — We have put out the welcome mat for our new Purchasing Agent, R. R. McMillin, formerly of RCA Communications, who has replaced W. D. Bloxham, recently retired. Dick Holbrook has just about settled in his new home, out in Englewood, New Jersey. The stag party for Bill Ryan was a great success; the big day was May 7th. Staff Engineering — Lots of excitement in the department recently over the beautiful "Emmy" statuette which was awarded to NBC Engineering for the four-way split screen used during the recent elections. We think it's nicer than the "Oscar", and congratulate all those whose efforts helped to bring it to NBC's doors. The funniest story we've heard in a long time is that of Gordon Strang being stopped by State Troopers in Indiana and Illinois — at the request of NBC. Mr. Strang was driving to New York from the West Coast when information he alone had was desperately needed, so NBC resorted to the State Police to track him down. They did — and Mr. Strang experienced a few nervous moments. Virginia Horvath leaving NBC for a new job in Washington, D.C. Gerry Hasting's trip lo Alabama served a double purpose — he had a vacation and attended his son's wedding! Rosemary Schauble Dickinson back for a brief visit, happily awaiting Sir Stork. Gordon Strang, who transferred to the West Coast permanently, was guest of honor at a luncheon bemoaning his departure. He'll be sorely missed. We forgot to welcome Marie Perez, Mr. Castle's new secretary! Sorry, but it's nice having you, Marie, Nancy Mitchell sang solo at St. Paul's during the Lenten Season? Traffic — Terry Zucchetto Garcia writes such happy letters about her experiences now that she's playing the role of just a house-wife. She and 18 NBC Chimes