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... may • 1957 TIMELY

Published for the Employees of the Hamilton Co., Lancaster, Pa., by th e Public Relations Department Editor In This Issue Jeanne Thompson*

Associate Editors Eugene P. Barber Manufacturing Divisioll THE AUTO IN OUR FUTURE Blake V. Dulaney Why did Hamilton enter this competitive Administration Sales market and what are some of the problems Robert C. Frey Manufacturing Division met with to date? Read this article illus· Vic Friciino-er trated by photographs taken on the auto A llid P~'oducl s clock assembly line. Arthur Hammel PAGE 4-7 Research Division Robert V. Hartman Engineering Division Arlene Hershey Public Relations WHAT GOES ON WHEN THE SUN Edward 1. Jones GOES DOWN The night janitors of the Advertising Maintenance Depaltment perform a mulLi­ Albert J. Kleiner Manufacturing Divisioll tude of jobs often taken for granted by Bettye Miller - employees. Meet some of the Merchandising men who e duties begin after 6 p.m. Harold H. Quickel PAGE 8-11 Engineering Division Chris Steckervetz Clock Division Joe Marianowits Hathaway I'VE GOT A QUESTION This regular feature of Timely Topics is now one and one old. It is Reporters hoped you like it enough to want it con­ Donald Bly Rose Martin Wally Bork Charles McCarney tinued. Maybe this issue's questions will Sally Bushong Ray Musser bring to your mind a question or rumor Max Caldwell John Nies Ray Ellis Anna Parks and,.if 0, be sure to send it to us. Ed Fechter Frank Remley Ira Fickes Art Schneider PAGE 21 Frank Fisher John Scott John Fry ErIa Shaffer Dolly Getcy Laura Snavely Dan Graybill Doris Souser ON OUR COVER: It's that season again .. . and Hamilton's Joe Grubb Joe Staab Marilyn Kuntz Mike Troop Midget-Midget leaguers Bobby Ulmer (at bat) and Bobby Helen Kupp Belly Watson Leonard prime for their '57 competition. Bobby Ulmer, 10, lra Mann Helen Witmer Loretta Martin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ulmer of 474 Fremont St., both Hamiltonians. Mr. Ulmer is employed in the Automatic Dept. and Mrs. Ulmer in Service. Catcher Bobby Leonard, 11, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leonard of R. D. 6. Mr. Leonard is employed in Clock Parts Manufacturing.

• Member American Association Industrial Editors Recently our company announced a change in factory organization designed to create a more autonomous product line management. What does this mean?

Mainly, it is but another step in Hamilton's announced plan to change from a one· product to a multi-product company. In other words- the diversification we have so often talked about in Timely Topics.

Second, and perhaps more important, the new factory organization is designed to give many people at Hamilton more direct responsibility. It is a well known fact that most people when given an opportunity and the authority to prove their ability, better perform and assist the company in an area which affects us all- greater profits.

Another important part of the reorganization IS that it presents an oppor­ tunity for our company to train personnel at all levels of operations for bigger jobs and responsibilities when our numerous products and services grow even larger, as they undoubtedly will.

Watches, of course, are still Hamilton's major product. As we have stated before the main purpose for going into other product lines is to protect the future employment of all employees and to insure an adequate profit for shareholders. This cannot be done with assurance in our modern competitive society when we are completely dependent on one product, whether it be or anything else. THE NEW CLOCK DIVISION STAFF meets with Lowell F. Halligan (right), vice president. Left to right are: Maurice C. Shearer, Foreman, Manufacturing Section; Eugene P . Barber, Prod uction Manager; Roland P. Bitzer, General Foreman, East Petersburg plant; Victor P. Fridinger, Supe.rvisor, Production Control Section; Will iam A. Dinges, Manufacturing Engineer; and Kenneth 1. Trees, Manufacturing Inspector.

THE AUTO CLOCK IN OUR FUTURE

What justifies Hamilton's entrance into this highly competitive market?

AMILTON has specialized for more than two gen­ ton had become the low-cost high-quality producer of H erations in the manufacture of the highest quality many of these necessary items. jewelled watches of great precision and, therefore, in rela­ tively high price brackets. Last year the Company made It was on ly natural then for the Company's manage­ its bid for a place in the automobile electric clock field. ment to look around to see just where we could continue to compete in this market for low cost timing mechanisms. The automobile field generally is known, and rightly so, as a highly competitive market, and the automobile The opportunity was presented in 1956, when a conver­ clock industry is one in which pennies count in the sation between Hamilton's president, Arthur B. Sinkler, scramble for business. It would appear to be a most and Tom Gibbs, president of The Gibbs Manufacturing logical question to ask why a precision manufacturer and Research Corporation of Janesville, Wis., turned to such as the Hamilton Watch Company could compete auto . Mr. Gibbs' designers had developed an successfully in such a market. There is a sound answer. electrically wound automobile clock which incorporated design improvements covered by patents owned by the During the Korean emergency Hamilton became a Gibbs firm. Prototypes of the Gibbs electric clock manufacturer of fuzes for the Army and Javy, along movement were examined by our design engineers and with a group of American firms which included inex­ were pronounced excellent. pensive clock and watch manufacturers, camera manu­ facturers and the like. Through this we found that Hamil- The Gibbs Corporation had made some initial contacts

4 In the automobile industry which indicated that clock on cars during the model year of 1958. Despite this business was to be had, so the next step was a contractual timing, we were able to secure a contract from one arrangement between Hamilton and Gibbs, under which division of a large automobile corporation as one of the Hamilton purchased the Gibbs patents. suppliers for one of their 1957 model line.

At this point Gibbs leaves the picture and Harpilton We have again obtained a contract from this same moves in. In dealing with a new, would·be supplier of corporation for 1958 cars, and our new contract has an item such as auto clocks, the procedures among all increased Hamilton's share of the automobile division's of the Detroit automobile manufacturers follow the same total clock requirements as compared to our share for pattern. Samples of the new item must be submitted to the 1957 models. Unfortunately, production samples the engineering and testing laboratories for engineering for tests by other car manufacturers were not available approval. When all tests have been successfully passed, early enough to permit the completion of engineering then and only then, is the potential supplier in a position tests in time to meet the buying deadline for the 1958 to call on the purchasing agent, submit prices and attempt model automobiles. to get some business. Usually it is stipulated that actual production samples must be submitted for engineering Our position in Detroit as a potential auto clock sup· tests, and this has understandably worked against Hamil· plier to all of the various divisions of the "Big Three" ton 's rapid entry into the auto clock market since produc· is a favorable one. Engineering departments of all of tion samples have been available for only a few . the many divisions of these corporations are contacted regularly and are fa!lliliar with our clock. Even though The deadline for the submission of samples is usually actual purchasing negotiations have not yet been possible, August or September. The three month testing period good relationships have been established with the purchas. expires just before the end of the year and, if successful, ing departments of all of these manufacturing divisions. the manufacturer submits his proposal at that time. The clock purchasing program of the various automobile manufacturers is usually concluded early in the spring IMPROVEMENTS MADE on clocks for use in the following year's models. For The basic design of the Hamilton auto clock does not instance, production samples submitted in July or August differ too greatl y from the conventional type of spring. of 1956, are purchased in the spring of 1957, for use driven, electrically wound automobile clocks furnished by other suppliers. However, the Gibbs patents cover a type of lever escapement which offers definite advan· Roland Bitzer ( from left), General Foreman of Hamilton's East Petersburg plant, checks auto clock assembly blueprints with tages over the pin.lever escapements customarily used. job bosses Reid Titus and William Heeps and with inspection Moreover, th e Hamilton auto clock is equipped with an suoervisor Kenneth Trees (right) . Elinvar hairspring and a Dynavar mainspring which bring to the auto clock the same advantages of these two exclusive alloys enjoyed by the purchasers of Hamilton's finest watches. Realistic appraisals made by our Product

Mary Bruckhart uses a compressed air screw driver as she works on the train assembly of the auto clock. Appraisal Department also indicate that the movement construction and the finish of the parts in our clock show definite superiority over competing clocks.

In launching our initial production last faU (1956) we had our share of "birth pains." As a result of ' this ex· perience we have made signifi cant design changes and improvements for the 1958 model and can feel co nfiden t that we have a product which will compare favorably Elva Thompson does third and barrel assembly (mainspring) on with anything being offered in Detroit today. The tool­ the auto clock line. ing program on these design changes is now in progres , and as soon as production model clocks are available we will submit test samples to everybody in the automobile industry. All divisions of the " Big Three" are aware of our progress and are looking forward to receiving the new clock for engin eering appraisal.

Detroit purchasing schedules worked against u III securing new customers for the 1958 model year, but we plan to be " first in line" for consideration on the 1959 cars.

NOT A "HIT AND RUN" ATTEMPT

The size of the automobile clock market is sufficient to warrant our genuine interest. The latest authentic fi gures available show that in 1954 there was a total of 4,100,000 automobile clocks purchased as a "factory equipped" item, or as an accessory from the car dealer. There remain only four important clock supplier (in. The motor plate is assembled to the unit by Miriam Sprecher. cluding Hamilton) and we have every right to look for an increasing share of this business.

The case front unit is added by Elva Brendel. Hand s are being attached to the movement by Hazel Newcomer.

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Belty Gibble assembles the auto clock Verna Long in spects the bezel crystal reflector setting knob. unit after assembly.

At the present time we are supplying clocks for only a single make of car and our orders naturally fluctuate according to the fortunes of that particular manufacturer. Looking ahead, we can see Hamilton as a clock supplier for many different makes and models. When we have reached that status our production will be far less volatile. Any ups and downs will not occur sharply as production ~c hedules for an individual model may be ch:mged, but will occur in smoother and broader cycles which will refl ecL the general overall sales position of the entire automobile industry.

Hamilton's entry into the auto clock business was not on a "let's try it and see" or "hit and run" basis. We are in the clock business to stay and we look forward to a sales volume in this area which can contribute materially to the Company's diversification program. Each clock is placed on the timing rack by Mary Minnich. It remains here for a timing period of 24 . A NEW DIVISION SET UP

As evidence of the permanent place the clock business An auto clock shipment is packaged and ready to go. John will play in the Company's future business the formation Michaels, packer, stacks the last carton. of a Clock Division was announced on May 1. Lowell F. Halligan, vice president, heads this Division with Eugene Barber as the recently appointed Production Manager.

It should be understood that in carving out a place for Hamilton in this competitive industry we are doing two difficult things- introducing a new product with all of its attendant manufacturing problems and, at the same time, breaking into a new market in which we have no previou experience. 0 firm can do this "for free." There is a price of admis ion and we are paying that price now. We have a big job ahead of us in improving design and manufacturing techniques, reducing costs and consolidating our sales position before our clock business will contribute to the Company's earnings. We have every co nfidence that we can handle this successfully.

7 What goes on when the sun goes down

by Robert C. Frey, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The wet mop is part of Harry Flora's equipment as he makes his regular clean· up rounds.

HE the 5 o'clock whistle has faded and shadows the hundreds of people they clean up after and help to W grow long across the green lawns, some very make comfortable. important people begin stirring in the silent corridors, offices and laboratories of Hamilton. The daily house· keeping has now begun. PIGEONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS

Harry Gerlach, night maintenance supervisor, started It is a big operation, this business of clean·up, check· with the Company in 1934, and very clearly remember!' up, fix.up- and it involves more than just a lot of when th e factory was cleaned with push brooms. What soap, water, wax, polish and elbow grease. When Harry a difference now from those days! In 1937 a major Gerlach leads forth his task force on a typical night at change came with the installation of the vac uum clean· Hamilton he knows his crew will gather up enough waste ing system. "Just what does go on here at night?" Mr. paper and debris to fill an average size office from floor Gerlach was asked. And behind this seemingly simple to ceiling, with two drums of noncombustible material question lay an answer which might well have included left outside the door. most anything but the manufacture of watches! Whether shooing or shooting pigeons from their roosts on th e They will have hooked up hoses to more than a mile buildings or coming to the aid of a distressed employee of vacuum cleaning system to clean an area approximately .. it's all part of the night's assignment. the size of a football fi eld. They will wet mop the floors, change at least 20 light bulbs, serve as a fire brigade, For the next few months the biggest single headache listen for leaks in pressurized air and steam lines, turn facing the night crew is the unpredictable summer storm off forgotten motors and lights, and normally have almost which often causes power failure. All equipment that a dozen unforeseen incidents to handle. operates around th e clock must be not only started up again but carefully checked besides, to insure its proper We stayed one May evening to find out just what hap· operation. Leakage, caused by heavy storms, adds to pens in the plant when the day workers end their day, the summer problems and often calls for maintenance and to talk to some of the men seldom seen or heard by men equipped with buckets and mops.

8 Enough waste paper to fill an offi ce is collected ni ghtly by Herman Rowe and William Brennan (right) . To the left, Brennan d e m on s tra t es his "heave ho" technique.

Hoo ked lip to more than one mile of vacuum cleaning system, H. Leroy Graver starts out on his nightly fl oor assignment.

In the two hours we tramped around with the "night owlers" five unexpected incidents called for Mr. Gerlach's immediate attention, along with a report of an employee who had become too ill to drive home. This last emer­ gency was taken care of by opening the di spensary and seeing that she was made comfortable there until she was feeling better.

AN ORGANIZED TEAM

Hamilton's night maintenance men are as well organ­ ized as a drill team and from sun down to sun up move through assignments on a chedule as rigid as a railroad When the sun goes down- he shines ! Herbie F ulmer is a familiar time table. One part of the crew may be vacuuming, sight as he brings out the gleam on the brass and glass of Hamilton's doors. an other wet mopping- one part cleaning the rest rooms, another emptying waste baskets and burning the paper in the incinerator. Also, throughout the night a rotating group of millwri ghts covers the factory with regularly assigned maintenance duties and serves as an emergency crew.

When looking around to gather some vital statIstIcs on the amount of actual materials used in performing this nightly Herculean job of housecleaning and mainte­ nance, we dropped in on "Mr. Maintenance" himself, Ed Schwar. He turned out to be a walking encyclopedia time to see Mr. Shubrooks for a summation of activities. of astonishing information. It was here we met with the most impressive fact of all .. . through Hamilton's maintenance crew the factory TONS OF MATERIALS is a match for any hospital in the area of cleanliness, for the delicate workings of a fin e watch are more sus· Just to give a slight idea of the immensity of the "after ceptible to du st, fumes and foreign particles than the dark" work that goes on, Mr. Schwar rattled off these human body. interesting facts: So what goes on when the sun goes down over Hamil· In one year Hamilton uses: ton? CERTAINLY MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE. 17,500 packs of hand soap 3 tons of hard soap Footnote : H. C. Dobbs, Maintenance Superintendent, was 1 ton of floor cleaner ill during our visit so we did not have the opportunity 600 gdlons of liquid hand soap to get his slant on the subject. 50 gallons of varnish 3,700 tons of coal, enough to fill a 75 car freight train Window washers David Beck and William Roschel put elbow grease into this job as they prepare a new offi ce in the A.P. section. Before bein3 completely overwhelmed we decided to ease away from "Mr. Maintenance"-but not in time to miss hearing these parting words, "Don't forget to men· tion that we use 175 tons of coal a month in the SUMMER to keep people cool." That did it. We were now rel11y impressed. Of course, Ed Shubrooks, Chief Engi. neer, knew all along we would be. So now with my "taking it all for granted" attitude gone forever, it was

The replacing of light bulbs is a never ending job. I BlDG.N~4

2~FlOOR Herman Rowe sees through the waste paper from offi ces to incinerator. A long shovel and a strong arm. Fireman Carl Henry removes ashes from the main boiler, a job repeated every 8 hours.

Richard Williams l S one of three men who keep the rest rooms in top hape.

A co rn broom is the best way to tackl e the garbage can detail. Harry Gerl ach him elf provi ded th e ph otographer with this shot.

Overhea d pipes are not ove rl ooked. Thi long tube attached to the vacuum system sucks up the dust from the factory ce iling pipes.

Dave Dickel's duties include oiling counter hangers throughout th e fa ctory- a co ntinuous assignment handled by two men. • ..

JA Advisor Receives Special Awards Wally Bork, Manager of Dealer and Media Services, Ad­ vertising, was honored this month with a special award given him for his outstanding contribution as Sales and Advertising Advisor for Craf-Co., Hamilton-sponsored Junior Achievement company. The bronze award, along with a citation from the National Board of Directors, HMA OFFICERS FOR 1957-58. Left to right: Christian tecker­ was presented to Bork by William Kinderwater, executive vetz, president; Harold Quickel, 1st vice president; Philip Lichty, 2nd vice president; Gloria Strantz, secretary; J. Fred Sener, director of Lancaster County Junior Achievement. treasurer.

Management Association Elects Officers The Hamilton Management Association officially closed its fiscal year on April 22, with its annual banquet and election of officers. Christian Steckervetz (Manufacturing Engineer) was elected to the presidency, succeeding William Sterling. Harold Quickel (Works Chemist) was elected first vice president; Philip Lichty (Chief Chemist), second vice president; Gloria Strantz ( upervisor of Office Services)' secretary, and J. l' red SeneI' (Sales Coordinator), treas­ urer. ewly elected to the board were Herbert M. Swisher, J- O. LeVan and H. C. Schaller. The annual banquet was held at the American Legion, Wally Bork (left) admires the JA award given him by William Kinderwater (right). Looking on at the presentation are Don Ephrata. R. B. Thompson, Vice President, delivered Vallar, also a Hamilton JA advisor, and Robert Wilson, Hamilton a message from management to the group as part of member of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement. the evening's program. Craf-Co Achievers Achieve Top Honors The annual citation for the best managed Junior Achieve­ ment company of Lancaster County for the past year went to the Hamilton-sponsored youth organization, Craf-Co, one of 13 companies in the county. The award, presented to the company president, Stephen Kirsch, was given by the Lancaster Chapter, So­ ciety for the Advancement of Management at the "Future Unlimited" banquet on May 2. Another award winner was Bill Buehler, son of James Buehler (Watch Assem­ bl y) . Bill was voted best production manager of the year. Craf-Co also was given a fourth place in the national JA competition. This is Hamilton's second year as a Junior Achievement sponsor. Award winning Craf-Co at its last meeting for 1957.

12 Speakers ... We Hear from · .. R. W. " Dick" Slaugh, Head Watchmaker, addressed HATHAWAY the annual convention of ebraska Watchmakers and Jewelers on April 7, in Omaha, eb. On May 19-20, Hamilton's Hathaway Instrument Division in Denver, Mr. Slaugh will preside at the 36th annual meeting of Colo., recently announced staff promotions following the the Horological Institute of America in Washington, D. C. Division's move into its new plant at 5800 East Jewell Slaugh is president of this national organization. Avenue. The promotions, as listed below, became effec· tive on May 1 : · .. Rufus A. Fulton, Vice President, served as to ast· master at the 85th annual dinner meeting of the Lan· Warr en D. Tilton, formerly Chief Engineer, has been caster Chamber of Commerce on pril] O. in the Hotel promoted to Assistant General Manager. Tilton has been Brunswick. with the company for 10 serving in various posi­ ti ons in the Engineering Department. · .. John Rhyne, Re earch Chemist, and Philip Bie· miller, Chief Physicist, spoke on the electric watch before W illiam L. Davis, formerly Manager of Manufactur­ the Mountville Lions Club on April 23. They described ing, has been promoted to Chief Engineer. Davis, also the workings of the watch and demonstrated the power­ with the company for 10 years, served in various ca­ ing of the electric movement with several different kinds pacities in engineering and manufacturing. of batteries. Ernie W. Dresch er, formerly with the Hamilton · .. Wally Bork, Manager of Dealer and Media Services Watch Co . in Lancaster, has been appointed Manager (Advertising), was guest speaker "before the Millersville of Quality Control and Plant Engineer. Drescher was Lions Club on April 23 at the Stone Barn. Mr. Bork's employed by Hamilton for 25 years as Supervisor of subject was Junior Achievement. Product Appraisal prior to his transfer to the Division. · . . Ed Jones, Consumer Advertising Manager, appeared Art E. Fillinger , also formerly with Hamilton in on the WGAL-TV show, "Today With Kay," on April Lancaster, has been appointed Manager of Manufactur­ 26 in behalf of Mental Health . Mr. Jones inter­ ing. Fillinger served with Hamilton for 16 years as viewed Charles M. Thomas, musical therapist at the Operation Manager of the Allied Products Division. Wernersville State Hospital, on this 15 telecast. Melvin R. Huff, Jr., formerly Laboratory Super­ Jones, who is a member of the Board of Directors of visor, has been promoted to Production Superintendent. the Lancaster County Mental Health Association, is also Huff has served the company for 15 years in various co-chairman of its Educational Committee. positions in the laboratory and in manufacturing. · . . Dr. John A. Van Horn, Director of Research and In announcing the promotions in the Division's staff, Development, described the development of the electric Donald J. Jones, Vice President and General Manager, watch at the Florida State Retail Jewelry Association stated, "with the new staff the Division will give our convention on April 28-30, at the Sans Souci, Miami customers a better and more effi cient service." Beach, Fla. Dr. Van Horn spoke also on the topic, "The Development of the Hamilton Electric Watch," at the 36th annual meeting of the Horological Institute of America on May 19 in Washington, D. C. · . . Donald Davis, Sales Representative, addressed the Louisiana Horological Association at its 12th annual con­ vention on May 18, in Alexandria, Va. Mr. Davis spoke on the electric watch. .

3Jn ;ifflrmoriam Kathryn E. Marantz (Cafeteria) died on April 13. Mrs. Marantz had been an employee of the Company for the NEW STAFF OF THE HATHAWAY INSTRUMENT DIVISION - Front row, left to right, Warren D. Tilton, Donald J. Jones, past 14 years. William 1. Davis. Standing, left to right, Ernie W. Drescher, Art E. Fillinger, Melvin R. Huff, Jr.

13 Meet Your Reporters

Frank Remley, Planner and Scheduler in the Mainte­ Joe Grubb, a Hamilton employee for 8 years, is a Tool nance Department, has been employed at Hamilton for Inspector in the Machine & Tool Inspection Section. His the past 22 years_ Frank began hi s career with the Com­ first job with the Company was in the old Standards pany in the Friction Jeweling Department and went on Section, now the Physical Measurements Lab. He is a to production abd mechanical planning, work in which member of HRA and fo rmerly bowled with the team. he h1s spent the majority of his years here_ He is an Working with fl owers and shrubber y, plus giving tender HRA member and serves as Assistant Treasurer of Hamil­ care to his lawn, is one of Joe's favorite pastimes. Top­ ton's Federal Credit Union, is a member of the Officials ping his recreational interests, though, is travel. At pres­ Club of Lancaster and is active in the annual Community ent he's looking forward to a trip when this summer's Fund Drive_ Frank is kn own as an avid numismatist vacati on time comes around. Joe has a daughter who and over the past 12 years has built up an extensive is also a Hamiltonian ... Jackie Grubb in the Mail coin collection_ Roo m_ He lives near Landisville.

Joe Staab is Central Planner in Clock Scheduling. He Dan Graybill reports 'from Hamilton's East Petersburg came to the Company 7112 years ago as an employee in plant where he is in charge of Receiving and Stock. In the Automatic Department, then moved to the Producti on ovember 1951, when the East Pete plant opened, Don Control Department (A. P. Scheduling) . Joe is a mem­ began his employment there in the stock room. He is ber of both HMA and HRA and is a kegler with the a man who's really "at home" in his work for the plant Men's Bowling League of HRA. He's a sports enthusiast was built on his father's land ... in fact, on soil he with a preference for softball and swimming, a do-it­ had worked, as a farmer, before hi s Hamilton employ. yo urself handyman in his spare time around the house Don, whose pet hobby is old clocks, also has a hobby and a devotee of the friendly game of pinochle. Joe is which is a pet . . . a horse stabled in his barn right a native of Baltimore, Md., but now lives near Mountville. next to the plant. Don is a member of the Lancaster Historical Society and li ves in East Petersburg.

14 Meet the New HRA Team- and Team Up With 'Em for a Summer of Fun

Came April and your HRA elected a new quintet to help you enjoy another year of good and fellowship with the organization. Although in office only a short while, they've already planned an excellent variety of activities for to come. Here are the COMI C EVE TS . . . keep them in mind, for there's certainly something here to please everyone: May 24--Monte Carlo Dance at the Moose Grill Room . . . Eddie Humpf and his orchestra ... free lunch HAMILTON PRESIDENT BECOMES "DENVOY." and free corsages for the women. Arthur Sinkler visited Colorado in April as speaker B. June 3-Tour of the new WGAL-TV studios. This is a at the Denver Chamber of Commerce's "Hamilton Watch night reserved especially for the HRA. One tour at Day." As an out-of-town goodwill envoy he was elected 8 p.m., another at 9 p.m. Tickets are free . .. pick an honorary member of the Chamber's Denver Denvoys. them up in advance at the Personnel Office. Sinkler addressed the group on the entrance of Hamilton June 8-Deep sea fishing trip to Stone Harbor, . J. and Hathaway into the electronic field. Pictured with the "Easterner gone Western" are (left to right): D. J. June 16-Fathers Day Special. Trip to Philadelphia to Jones, vice president and general manager, Hathaway baseball double-header . . . Phillies vs. Milwaukee. Instrument Division; Arthur L. Baldwin, president June 22- Hamilton Family Picnic ... make your plans Denver C. of c.; and Cecile Cook and Mr. Mosley, Denver now. C. of C. members and winners of award Hamiltons. July 8-13-Vacation trip to Canada ... There's still room for a few more . . . don't you be the one to miss out on this. United Community Fund Thanks Hamilton Employees "We are extremely grateful to the employees of the Hamilton Watch Company for their fine support of the 1956 United Community Campaign," stated Martin C. Dellinger, campaign chairman. "One thousand five hundred and twenty-one employees and executives gave a total of $18,822. Their contributions to the United Drive are now at work all over Lancaster County in many ways," he continued. "Their money is training adult Scout leaders and expanding the couting program to more boys and girls; it is buying crutches, glasses, braces and therapy treatment for the handicapped; it is providing hospital and nursing care for the ill and sup­ plying thousands of other desperately needed services." HRA OFFICERS FOR 1957-58: (Left to right) Rhoda White, He added that the 23 Red Feather Services and the treasurer; Bob Hartman, president; Ray Ellis, vice presid ent ; Geraldine Johns, secretary; Marcia Bard, assistant secretary. Red Cross "always welcome your inquiries and visits. Remember, they are supported by you and exist to serve you."

HRA DIRECTORS: New directors pictured are (front row, 1. to R.) George Fritsch, Marie Caldwell, Ted Lamparter. Back row are directors servi ng their 2nd term: Hank Schaller, Charlie ~ Dietrich, Ken McMurtrie. Missing from th e picture are new directors Gloria Strantz, Bob Kauffman, and 2nd term dir ec tor ~ DOllie Prentice, Jackie Grubb, Ken Trees. New Timers

• Barry Theodore to Ralph and Jane Snyder (Import Casing) · . . February 28, Lancaster General Hospilal ... 10 lbs. 1 oz. • Barry Dee to Gary E. and Virginia Sipe (Order Dept.) ... March 15, Lancaster General Hospital ... 7 Ibs. • Rebecca ue to John H. and Loretta Kurtz (Ordnance, E. Pete) · .. March 23, Lancaster General Ho pital . .. 7 Ibs. 14 oz. • Jeffery Carl to John C. (Watch Assembly) and Marian 1. Ulmer · .. March 26, St. Joseph's Hospital ... 5 lbs. • Kenneth Ray to Ray (Electric Watch) and Mazie Galebach · .. March 27, Ephrata Community Hospital ... 6 Ibs. 2 oz. • Daniel Richard to Russell W. (Dial Dept.) and Leo tta K. Haus · .. March 28, St. Joseph's Hospital ... 7 Ibs. • Michael Paul to Paul G. (Supt. Watch Assembly Dept.) and D. Belle Kutz ... April 25, Lancaster General Hospital Francis Hutton·Stott of Readin g, England (left), goodwill repre· 7 lbs. 11 oz. sentative of the Lord Mayor of Reading, shows off to singer James Melton the Hamilton electric "Ventura" presented to him by the • Terry Lee to Leo n and Doris Gassert (Military Products) city of Reading, Pa. Apri l 29, Lancaster General Hospital ... 5 Ibs. 12 oz. • John Leo to Richard J. (Sec'ty and General Counsel) and Barbara Blakinger .. . May 2, Lancaster General Hospital ... Hamilton Solves a Mayor's 7 Ibs. 10 oz. Problem The Lord Mayor of Reading, England, deci ded to present the Mayor of Reading, Pa., with a "friendship gift" of Newly Registered En gineer an antique English turnip watch-vintage 1809 and a product of his city. For several weeks after learning of the forthcoming goodwill gesture, the Pennsylvania mayor tried to think of a suitable return gift. Days passed, and just as Reading's Mayor McDevitt was about to throw up his hands in despair Hamilton's electric wrist watch came to mind. Two "Venturas" were purchased by McDevitt, one for Lord Mayor Arthur Lockwood and one for his representative Francis Hutton· Stott. From all accounts the exchange of modern for antique proved a perfect swap. Fuze Forum Robert G. Lake, emplo yed as Design Engineer of the Hamilton was among the companies which were rep· Product Design Section, is Hamilton's most recently ac· resented April 15-16, at a forum on nuclear and thermo· credited Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsyl. nuclear weapons fuzes held at Kirtland Air Force Base, vanIa. Albuquerque, Jew Mexico. George Roberts (Sales En· gineering Supervisor) was Hamilton's representative. In January, Lake took the state examination given at Brig. Gen. William M. Canterbury, commander of the Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, and in March he was noti· Air Force Special Weapons Center, presented the weI· fied of his new professional status. Formerly of Trenton, coming address to over 200 ordnance experts from J. J., Lake has been with the Company for the past industry and from the military. four years.

16 Seminars Held for Retail Jewelers More than 800 retail jewelers from a fiv e·state area attended Hamilton's special Selling Seminars in April and May. The seminar series opened on April 30, and was held tw o days each week through May 15. The sessions were presented by the Marketing Di vision headed by R. A. Fulton, vice president. Following registration in the lobby of the Engineering and Research Building, the guests were taken on a tour of the factor y with an opportunity aff orded each group to see the assembly of the electric watch. Each day's program included a film and skits on sell· ing and the various operations necessary from the de3ign of a watch to its being put on the market ; and brief addresses by Arthur B. Sinkler, president ; Henry S. Another Idea Pays Off Tholen, director of sales, and Stephen Fedor, director of merchandising. An idea specifying a practical change in the method of Jewelers registering at the seminars were from Vir· handling parts during the assembly of Clock Minute ginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsyl. Wheels has placed Feryn Ely on the Company Suggestion vania. Am ong the many cities represented were : Win· Award winner list. Miss Ely is employed in Allied chester and Front Royal, Va. ; Baltimore, Hagerstown, Products Manufacturing. She is pictured above receiving Towson, Md. ; Newark, Wilmington, Rehoboth Beach, her award check from foreman M. C. Shearer. Del. ; Glassboro, Camden, I . J. ; and Harrisburg, Cham· bersburg, Gettysburg, York, Reading, Hanover, Media, Kennett Square, Philadelphia, Collegeville, Bryn Mawr, Columbia, Lancaster, Lititz, Lebanon, Marietta, Eli za· bethtown, Pa.

Left to right: F. 1. Boulton, Charlie Gause, Pa ul eibel, Harry Ruthhart. While in Florida, lr. Boulton also vi sited with George Luckey, fo rm er Hamilton president. One of the Washington, D. c., buses pulls in. Chartered buses SUN AND MEMORIES. When Fred J. Boulton went brought reta il jewelers from a fi ve·state a rea to Hamilton's fir st se ri es of Selling Seminar s. Sou th this spring he met up wi th the retired Hamiltonians pictured here. Recognize them ? If a tally were made of the years these men served with Hamilton, the fi gure wo uld be more than 100.

Seminar guebts Hunter Kurtz ( left ) and William H. Wallace fl ew from Co n hohocken, P a., to Lancaster by private pl ane for ~ one of the sessions. Wall ace is the broth er of " Bud" Wallace, Hamil to n salesma n. Down the Alleys Individual averages for the season are as follows: Name Games Average Bud Hoin 90 ...... 174-59 Bob Henry 90 172-31 Di ck Shock 69 170-54 Ken McMillen 87 165-72 Ralph Mozian 87 ...... 165-68 Bob Bauer 30 ...... 164-20 John Sheetz 84 ...... 163-31 Ray Ellis 87 ...... 163- 7 John Dinkel 87 161-67 Joe Staab 84 ...... 161-18 Kirk T eam Takes Men's Charles Koll er, J r. 90 160-50 Rod Jackson 75 159-44 League Championship Charles Koller, Sr. 87 ...... 159-41 John Jarrett ...... 90 ...... 159- 4 Ken Weeks 84 158-22 Art John s 24 ...... 158- 15 George Dommel 90 158- 1 Bill Scha effer 84 157-44 John Scott 81 157-31 Jerry Gegg 90 157- 16 Elvin Shanabrook 84 156- 1 Ellis Landis ...... 84 155-34 Bill Dinges 87 155-13 Di ck Koll er 90 154-60 Bob Mooney 87 154- 43 Ted Lamparter 84 ...... 154-36 Frank Byorick 90 154-24 Ken McMurtrie 90 154- 2 Reno Long 87 153-63 Bill Bu sh ...... 87 151-71 Marty Ryan 90 149-66 TROPHIES TO THE TOPS. Members of th e winning league Hen Schneider 81 149-54 team , KIRK, receive th eir trophy awards fr om Bob Hartman. Ed Bostick 84 148- 27 HRA president. Left to right, Bob Hartman, Charles Koll er. Frank Redman 90 148-23 Jr., Frank Byorick, Dick Shock and Jerry Gegg. The fifth member Vince Martin 69 147- 25 of the team, Elvin Shanabrook, was not present. Russ Lutz 78 144-45 Cliff Steely 84 139-55 Walt Divet 87 138-85 The Men's Bowling League of the HRA wound up its Don Biechl er ...... 84 131-36 kegling season on April 24 with its annual banquet and Hen Dobbs 78 ...... 129-52 awards presentation at the Warwick House, Lititz. Team Bob Melsom 87 125- 2 trophy winner was the Kirk five , with 59 wins and 31 losses. Winning team members were Charles Koller, Jr. (captain) , Frank Byorick, Jerry Gegg, Elvin Shanabrook and Dick Shock. The eight team standings for the 1956-57 season are :

Won Lost Won Lost 1st KIRK 59 31 3rd TRACY 47 43 2nd BOYD 52 38 4th TODD 42 48 3rd CLAY 47 43 5th CLYDE 41 49 3rd RYAN 47 43 6th ERIC 25 65 • Team Hi Triple: CLAY 2585 Team Hi Single : CLAY 918 Individual Hi Averages: C. Hoin, 174-59; R. Henry, 172-31 ; R. Shock, 170-54; K. Me- Men's Bowling League officers for the 1957-58 season were elected Millen, 165-72. at th e annual banquet. They are pictured above (l eft to right ) : president, Ken McMurtrie; secretary, Ellis Landis; treasurer, Individual Hi Triple: K. McMillen, R. Mozian 612 Charles Koller, Sr. Individual Hi Single: F. Byorick ...... 253 Most Improved Bowler : J. Gegg ...... +16 Most Improved Bowler in : 125- 140 Class D. Biechler + 2 141-150 Class J. Gegg +16 151- 160 Class R. Jackson +8 161- up Class: R. Mozian +3.78

INDl VIDUAL WINNERS AWARDS. Di splaying their trophies earned for individual bowling skill are (l eft to right) Frank ~ Byo rick (Hi Single), Ken McMillen (tie for Hi Triple), Bud Hoin (Hi Average), J erry Gegg (Most Improved Bowler) and Ralph Moz ian (ti e for Hi Triple). From the Mailbag

YDrk, Pennsylvania April 4, 1957 Gentlemen:

Several week agO' I had an experience which I thDught YDU may be interested in hearing abDut. AbDut eight Dr nine years agO' I receive d as a gift a Lady HamiltDn wrist watch with twO' diamDnds. I have always liked it very much and- it has given me excellent service. AbDut twO' weeks agO' I put my watch in a blDuse p Dcket while dDing SDme dishes, and when I was getting ready to' dO' m y la undry a shDrt time later I put the blDuse in the la undry and fDrgD t to' take DUt the watch. I have a WestinghDuse washer and dryer and YD U can imagine hDW surprised I was when I tQQk the IQa d Dut Df the dryer and saw the watch at the bQttQm. I heard a nQise while the clQthes were drying, Fuze Committee Meets Here but attributed it to' buttDns and didn't bQther t o' check. A meeting Df the Ad HDc Gimlet 2-inch RQcket Fuze The watch had gQne th rDugh the cQmplete cycle in the CDmmittee was held at HamiltQn, April 9-11, with 33 washer, a ten·minute wash, spray rinse, t wO'- deep water perSD ns in attendance frQm WashingtQn, D. c., Cali­ rinses and t wO' spins, Qf which Qne was a fast fQur­ fQrnia and P ennsylvania. The grDup is a cDmmittee minute spin and then it went in the dryer fQr abQut appDinted by the U. S. Navy. ShQwn in the phQtDgraph 20 Dr 25 . are several members Qf the cQmmittee watching Marvin The watch came Dut in thrcc picccs- the back Qf the Freeman Dperate the electric furnace in Metals PrQcess­ watch, the wQrks and the frQnt, which was the crystal ing. Wilbur C. CQllins (left ), emplDyed in Military and the band ~ till tDge ther. The crystal was nQt scratched P rD ducts, is a member Qf the cDmmittee and cDnducted Dr brQken and the diamDnds were still intact. I tQDk the grQUp Dn a tQUr. Other HamiltQn persQnnel in the watch to' the jewelry stDre, Shaffner 's, and they said attendance at the three-day meeting were RQland Raver, it was in perfect cQnditiQn and that the Qnly thing it Frank ChristQffel and Calvin BrQwn. BQb Welk and needed was Qil. They al 0' said had it been any watch HarQld H able serve d as acting secretaries fQr th e meeting. Qther than a HamiltQn I WQ uld nDt have been SO' fQrtunate, as HamiltDn builds an extremely tight case. What I CQ uld nQt understand was that nDne Df the parts HAMILTON'S MIDGET·MIDGET fl ew Dut Qf the wD rks, because I knDw it really t DQk a beating in as much as it did fl y apart. BASEBALL SCHEDULE-1957 I thQught YD U WQ uld prDbably be interested in hear­ Manager- Fred Gearhart (Plate Dept. ) ing this stDr y; and if yQ U have any CD mments I WQuld Date Home Team Diamond Visitor be glad to' hear frQm yD U. June 4 Schick 1 Hamilton Very truly yQ urs, June 6 Hamilton 1 Slaym aker Mrs. Allen 1. Fry June 10 Hamilton 1 Hubley Ju ne 12 Hamilton 1 Salva tion Arm y June 17 Local 285 Hamilton Hamil to n Ed.'s nDte : Mrs. Fry's " spring cleaning" Df her watch June 19 1 K. of C. June 24 Food Fair 1 Hamilton is nDt as unique as YD U may imagine. HamiltQn's Qwn June 26 Hamilton 2 Schick Betty WatsQn did the same thing to' husband BQb's watch July 2 Slaymaker 2 Hamilton a few weeks agO' . Betty, Df CD urse, may have felt n O' July 3 Hubley 2 Hamilton qualms abDut giving the a utDmatic washer treatment to' July 8 Salvation Army 2 Hamilton July 10 Hamilton 2 Local 285 BDb's HamiltDn 'cause she wDrks in Quality CDntrDl, July 15 K. of C. 2 Hamilton YD U kn Dw. July 17 Hamilton 2 Food Fair Oh yes, the WatsD n timepiece is still running, tQD !

19 employees for ten years service. The story's lead states General ... that of its 920 employees, approximately 445 of them · .. The following employees last month were awarded will have received a Hamilton watch by the end of 1957. a certificate of achievement for completion of a lO- · . . Since it was impossible to have all the Credit Union series of Management Workshop sessions: L. M. Kachel, officials together at one time fOT the photographs in the P. G. Kutz, P. H. Lichty, A. J. Kleiner, V. F. Rinehart, March- April Timely Topics, here are the men left out K. McMurtrie, J. O. LeVan, A. J. Mathews. The work­ of the last issue's photos: R. P. Bitzer (East Pete ), C. E. shop was conducted under the auspices of the Industrial Hendrix (Material Sales Dept.) , .P. H. Lichty (Chemis­ Management Club of Lancaster and Vicinity on the try Lab.), A. J. Mathews (Personnel Research) , C. H. theme, "Building Management Skills, Personal Security Mathiot (Service Office), C. A. Shenk (Balance & Hair­ and Leadership." spring Dept. ), L. D. Weller (E. W. Assembly), H. R. · . . Marie Caldwell, secretary to R. A. Preston, was re­ Wenzel (E. W. Assembly) and R. F. Wilson (Sales). cently named "Girl of the Year" of Zeta Iota Chapter of · .. George H. Skeen (retired) was recently named Beta Sigma Phi at the international sorority's Founder's meter maintenance man for the Lancaster Traffic Bureau. Day banquet. Marie was presented with a certificate and Skeen had served with Hamilton for 37 years prior to a charm for her sorority bracelet from the international his retirement. organization. The Zeta Iota Chapter also presented her with a gift. · . . Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mohn (job boss, Automatic Dept.) celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on · . . Harry G. Thomas, Vice President, and C. Edwin March 27. They were married on Easter Sunday in Ireland, Ass't Secretary & Ass't Treasurer, served as 1932, in St. Paul's Methodist Church. judges of the first annual "Best Treasurer's Contest" of the Lancaster Junior Achievement Chapter on April · .. Announcement has been made of the engagement 5. Sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter, ational Asso­ of Ray E. Garner (Watch Scheduling) to Arlene E. Metz ciation of Cost Accountants, the contest was run to judge of Lancaster. Miss Metz is employed in the offices of the JA companies' treasurers on record keeping tech­ Armstrong Cork Coo. The couple plan a fall wedding. niques and on general understanding of the importance · .. Iva Eshleman (Train) spent several days in April of finance to business operation. on a trip to Miami, Fla., where she boarded the S.S. Evangeline for a 14-day Caribbean cruise. She visited · .. Timely Topics welcomes new reporters Helen Kupp Jamaica, Panama, Venezuela, the Virgin Islands and (Military Products Division) and Dan Graybill (East Puerto Rico. Petersburg). The staff is looking forward to pleasant associations with both of you. · .. Bernard Zener (Chemical Lab.) spent the first two weeks of April in the Columbia Hospital after under­ · .. Philip Biemiller, Chief Physicist, and James Reese, going surgery. Master Technician, were presented with a gift of a pen and pencil set by their fellow workers on the 3rd and · .. Janie Rishe (retired), who is in a nursing home in 4th fl oors of the Research and Engineering Building. Newton Corner, Mass., recuperating from a broken ankle, John Reber, Manager of the Instrument Development wishes to thank her many Hamilton friends for their Department, made the presentation to the two men. kindness in remembering her with cards and good wishes. _ .. For Sale: Summer cottage along Conestoga Creek. · .. William Keiper, tabulating machine operator, was Call EX 4-0448 or EX 2-6273. elected president of the Lafayette Parent-Teacher Asso­ ciation on April 2. · .. R. W. "Dick" Slaugh recently served as honorary You may have noticed that TIMELY TOPICS now chairman of a name-choosing contest run by the Amer­ has a new Editor, Miss Jeanne Thompson. As assistant editor Jeanne has been responsible for ican Time Products Company. This company, makers most of the writing and make-up for a number of of a watch timing machine used by Hamilton, was in issues. I would like to thank all of the associate search of a name for the sound made by the machine editors and reporters for the help given me while when the timing of a watch is too fast. editor; my thanks also to everyone else who offered constructive suggestions for improving our com­ · .. The White Cap Company, Chicago, Ill., devoted pany magazine. I know that everyone will give two pages of its April 23 employee newspaper to a the new Editor the same cooperation. Thanks again. story on Hamilton. This company has for the past PAUL D. NEWLAND several years been presenting Hamilton watches to its

20 - I've Got a Question

Ques: How does one get an assigned parking space? overall operation, our plans and policies and our Also, why isn't an assigned space given to every­ products. The second type of training program one? There's plenty of room and I think it would is designed for men who have been with the Com­ certainly cut down on the carelessness of drivers pany for a period of time (see editorial in this in the parking lot if they knew they could be issue for an example of this). This training is identified after having bumped or scratched an­ intended to help them improve in their present other person's car. jobs as well as preparing them to assume new and additional responsibilities in the future. Each Ans: In answer to the first part of this question, a very year a large number of college graduates who small number of parking spaces are assigned to have expressed an interest in Hamilton are inter­ foremen and department heads and to physically viewed at colleges in various areas to determine handicapped employees. Persons in this last cate­ whether they, in our opinion, have the necessary gory are assigned a space after presenting a qualifications to become a part of the organization. written recommendation from their doctor. The These men are carefully screened and a limited second part . . . assigning parking spaces to number is selected for employment. This "new everyone has not been adopted because of the ad­ blood" is brought into the organization, regard­ ministrative work involved. It would also be less of their military status, to fill vacancies necessary to assign persons to patrol the parking created by retirement, turnover, death and other area to make sure that each employee was parked causes, in addition to filling the needs for future in his assigned space. growth and expansion of the Company. Ques: Why ask an employee to retire before he is 65? It is true that many of these young men have to Ans: Employees are not and never have been asked to fulfill their military obligation before they can retire before the age of 65. Retirement before assume full time employment. However, the type this age is voluntary on the part of the individual. of men that Hamilton needs and wants cannot We refer you to the booklet explaining Hamilton's always be secured from the ranks of veterans or Cooperative Retirement Annuity Plan which states draft exempt college graduates. Therefore man­ that an employee, with the consent of the company, agement must make the necessary sacrifice for may elect an earlier retirement date, up to 10 years military training time in order to attract the type before the employee's 65th birthday. This action of young men we need to fulfill the long range for early retirement is initiated by the employee. goals of the Company. It should be remembered For instance, with the recent changes in the Social that training cannot be done overnight, but rather Security regulations several female employees must be extended over a long period of time. have elected to retire after having reached age 62. Ques: Regarding Hamilton's sales, and other training programs, would it not be wiser to first train I'YE GOT A QUESTION! qualified personnel already with the Company be­ Please publish the truth in TIMELY TOPICS about fore searching elsewhere for trainees? There are the following question or rumor: undoubtedly instances when a college graduate is trained by the Company, is called into military service and instead of returning to Hamilton has a change of heart and goes elsewhere. Isn't this an unnecessary waste of time and money? Ans: Basically, our training programs for management personnel follow two distinct patterns. First, the training program for new men coming into the Company is designed to orient them with our

21 HONOR . ROLL CHANGES

may-1957

35 years

Eugene Daugherty, Crystallography

Mary V. Caulfield, Legal Section

Mabel Herr, Spring Section

30 years

Heba V. Sensenig, Watclt Assembly Henry Schneider, Dial John P. Evans, Import Casing Rodney Diffenbaugh, Experimental Sect LOll

25 years

Ida E. Shertz, Train

20 years

Mary K. Lichty, Order

15 years

Guardner C. Beach, Automatic

Marvin N. Freeman, Metals Processing

Frederick N. Walzl, General Accounting Where Do Great Ideas Come From?

From its beginnings this nation has been American. These institutions are doing their guided by great ideas. utmost to raise their teaching standards, to The men who hammered out the Constitution meet the steadily rising pressure for enroll­ and the Bill of Rights were thinkers-men of ment, and provide the healthy educational vision - the best educated men of their day. climate in which great ideas may flourish. And every major advance in our civilization They need the help of all who love freedom, all since that time has come from minds equipped who hope for continued progress in science, by education to create great ideas and put in statesmanship, in the better things of life. them into action. And they need it now! So, at the very core of our progress is the college classroom. It is there that the imagina­ tion of young men and women gains the in­ If you want to know what the college crisis

tellectual discipiine that turns it to useful means to you, write for a free ,I thinking. It is there that the great ideas of booklet to: HIGHER EDUCA- : the future will be born. TlON, Box 36, Times Square Station, New York 36, N. Y. That is why the present tasks of our colleges KEEP IT BRIGHT and universities are of vital concern to every

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