The Fisk Bulletin - Social and Athletic Association
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 24, 1918.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 24, 1918. Page One headlines are "Red Tops Make it Three Wins Out of Four," "Weather Holds Up Tobogganing at the Park" and "Men's Basketball League Now Organizing." Page two is dedicated to the women's basketball league and bowling team schedule and results. Page Three is filled with employee notes and photographs of employees, including a column on photographs of employees as children. The back page has a story about an employee's World War I experiences, a recap of the year 1918 and a brief of the inter-department bowling league showing the accounting team on top.
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The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 9, 1918.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 9, 1918. Page one stories include an announcement about an upcoming clambake, a story about the Fisk women's acapella group rehearsing in the bathroom and a photograph and story about swimming lessons for "Fisk Mermaids" at Riverside Park. Also, a photograph and story about the Athletic Association leaders' visit to a New York athletic club. Page two contains the jumps from page one. Page three and four contain short news items related to Fisk employees and a longer piece about the send-off for a Fisk employee joining the Army.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 10, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 10, 1919. Page one highlights include two photographs showing the progress of the construction of the Fisk Park skating rink and toboggan slide, with story. The 1919 Fisk Red Tops Men's Basketball team is the subject of one story and the shooting club loss to Holyoke rounds out the coverage. Page two and three are filled with tidbits about Fisk employees and their doings. The "Young Fiskers" photograph column appears again. Also, a short story about the Fisk knitters continuing to knit socks for the Army of Occupation and others stationed overseas and in the service. Page four includes a story about the experiences of John LaFlesh during his time fighting on the front lines in France in 1918. A column on some of the 1918 reminiscences and an announcement for the Fisker's Dance (tickets 35 cents) are given space on the page.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 17, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 17, 1919. Included in the page one coverage is a story and photographs of the company toboggan slide's first day, details of the "Dance of the Fiskers" and the first game of the company basketball team. Page two is dedicated to stories about safety and page three is general coverage of other clubs and employees. Page four includes photographs of Fisk employee children and additional stories of club and team achievements.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 31, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 31, 1919. "Big Safety Contest On Between 6A and 45B," "Fisk Men's League Opens Next Tuesday Night" and "Right Weather Still Wanted for Tobogganing" are the top headlines for page one of this week's edition of the Bulletin. Page two is for the page one jumps and other employee announcements and news. Page three stories include news of the Fisk basketball team, the bowling team and inter-company women's basketball league. Employee notices and a reminder about the upcoming "big dance" round out page four.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of February 14, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of February 14, 1919. The Page One photograph is of the Fisk Women's Bowling team. Headlines include "Six-A Fiskers Hold Edge on 45-B Cutters" and "Office Men and 27 Building Are Still Unbeaten." Also on the page is a story on the final planning of the "biggest Fisk Dance of all the 1919 season." Page two has a long roundup on the factory league and its many teams, page one jumps and employee notes. Page three highlights a Red Tops basketball team victory, more employee notes, the bowling team schedule and a tobogganing weather update. Page four has the social news column "Friday Flickerings" and two stories on the women's bowling teams.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of February 21, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of February 21, 1919. Page one highlights include stories on the leaders of the safety competition, the basketball league standings and a feature on the large attendance at the big Fisk Dance. A photograph of the January Safety Award winners is also on the page. Page two has the rest of the season's factory league schedule and a jump from the page one story on the league. Page three highlights the baby pictures of the week, a win over the Holyoke basketball team, the bowling team results, the factory library moving to Office 16 and how the changing weather is bad for the toboggan run. Page four has the Friday Flickerings column, a story on the success of the Valentine party and the women's Bike Tire Department team success. Employee notes and a photograph of the trap shoot tournament complete the page.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 7, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 7, 1919. Winners of the Safety Competition treated to a Broadway Show, The Red Tops Basketball team winning streak is broken and the Office team and the 27 Building team to meet again top the stories for this edition's page one. Page two features the Friday Flickerings column, employee notes and a photograph with a reminder to check the "blind corner mirrors." Page three headlines include "Aleck Dalakas is Coming Home," a story about his return from duty with the 325th Infantry Division in France. Also on page three are two stories on the Red Tops women's team doing well and its new team member. Page four is filled with employee notes and pictures of employees when they were very young.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 14, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 14, 1919. This is a big issue for the inter-departmental athletic leagues. All page one and page two stories are dedicated to the results of the recent contests. Page three continues interdepartmental league play, but also has a feature on "The Making of an Automobile Tire" that explains what each stage is and why it's important to the final outcome. Employee baby pictures are also on the page. Employee notes and some coverage of the womens' teams makes up page four.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 21, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 21, 1919. Interfactory League play dominates the front page with the Salvage team, 27 Building and Cord Tire all winning their games. Fisker Babies is the art for page one and the Bike Tire women's basketball team winning its league championship gets coverage. Factory League Gleanings and page one jumps are on page two. The Making of an Automobile Tire column covers 'The Bead" on page three. Page four is a mash-up of employee notes and photographs.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 28, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 28, 1919. Besides photographs of the February safety award winners the page one headlines are "Cord Tire Wins Thriller From Salvage," "Tops Get Revenge on Turners Fall Team" and "Fiskers Will Have a Crack Baseball Nine." Factory League Gleanings and the page one jumps fill up page two. Page three features the Fisker Babies photographs column, an article on the women's bowling team and an article on a challenge for the accounting candlepin team. Page four has a retirement party story, another installment of the Making of an Automobile Tire feature and a story on the weekend employee trip to Boston.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 4, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 4, 1919. A large photograph and story on the 27 Building winning the league basketball pennant leads page one. Also, the Red Tops team finished the season with its best season to date. Page two has a full roundup of the factory leagues. Page three is a mix of team photographs and stories about end of season results. Page four is for the jumps and employee notes.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 11, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 11, 1919. Pages one and two of the first edition of the new volume of the Fisk Bulletin highlight a luncheon for the women of the Fisk Tire Company, the new baseball season starting in April and plans for the weekly Park Night at Fisk Park. Page three features a wedding photograph with Fisk employees, plenty of employees notes and wins all around for the Fisk women's teams. The Fisker Babies column round out page four along with a call for the upcoming pie eating contest and more employee notes.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 18, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 14, 1919. This is a big issue for the inter-departmental athletic leagues. All page one and page two stories are dedicated to the results of the recent contests. Page three continues interdepartmental league play, but also has a feature on "The Making of an Automobile Tire" that explains what each stage is and why its important to the final outcome. Employee baby pictures are also on the page. Employee notes and some coverage of the women's teams makes up page four.
The Fisk Bulletin - Social and Athletic Association (Special Edition)
The Fisk Tire Company's Special War Bond Drive published on April 24, 1919.
A four page special edition of the Fisk Bulletin dedicated to the announcement of Victory Liberty Loan Drive. This is the fifth year of the drive and the focus is buying bonds to help the government in the clean-up after The Great War in Europe. Letters of appeal from the management of the Fisk Company fill the first two pages. A letter in Polish and one from the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury are on page three. The back page explains the payment plan of buying the bonds. The goal of the drive: $260,000.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 25, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 25, 1919. Page one features include the opening of the Victory Loan Drive, the women's basketball team loss in the title series and the progress on the Park Night plans. Also, the slogan contest for the Victory Loan Drive is open for all employees. Page two is where the page one jumps landed and employee notes fill out the remainder of the space. Page three highlights the Red Tops baseball team win over the Yanks of Camp Devens. And, a letter from Dick Haley of the Cord Tire division on his travels in the Navy in the aftermath of World War I fills the right hand column of the page. Page four stories include one on the successful women's bowling team, one on the Baby Picture feature ending and one on the managers being named for the factory baseball league.
The Fisk Bulletin - Social and Athletic Association (Second Edition)
The Fisk Tire Company's Special War Bond Drive published on April 30, 1919.
A four page special edition of the Fisk Bulletin dedicated to the progress of Victory Liberty Loan Drive. This is the fifth year of the drive and the focus is on buying bonds to help the government in the clean-up after The Great War in Europe. The page one banner headline and subhead announce the success of the drive and that $40,000 over the goal of $260,000 was raised in just 18 hours. Page two and three are thank you letters and encouragements from management about the drive. A photograph of the Victory Drive committee is on page three along with another explainer on the payment plan. Page four is a reprint of an essay from Literary Digest about the sacrifices of war.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 2, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 2, 1919. Big Page one story and photographs on the Victory Loan Drive blowing away the original goal and reaching $444,950. Page two continues the coverage of the loan drive but also adds in some employee notes and an announcement about the upcoming chicken roast. Page three covers a dance contest, track and field team tryouts and baseball league planning. Page four headlines are "Red Tops On With Dean Academy," "Old Timers Tire Out Baseball Tops," "Sammy Hunt Honored By Fairview Voters" and "Red Tops In Semi-Pro Alliance."
The Fisk Bulletin - Social and Athletic Association (Victory Edition)
The Fisk Tire Company's Special War Bond Drive published on May 7, 1919.
A four page special edition of the Fisk Bulletin dedicated to the results of Victory Liberty Loan Drive. This is the fifth year of the drive and the focus is on buying bonds to help the government in the clean-up after The Great War in Europe. Page one has only a photograph of the Victory Drive sign in front of the main Fisk factory building showing the results of a successful drive. Page two has a note of appreciation from the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Victory Drive along with summaries of participation from all 11 divisions within the factory. The photograph on page three shows a small tank brought in for the drive surrounded by Fisk employees. Page four has a photograph of George Fisker and a full list of the Commanders, Captains and Lieutenants for each division.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 9, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 9, 1919. It was Bike Tire and Sundry night at The Broadway and Fisk employees were treated to a night of home movies and revelry. Other page one stories include the upcoming events at the opening of Park Night. The "eats" are ready and Chauncey Allen, of the tennis club, is ready for action. Also, the Rockrimmon Boat Club will be opening a branch with the Fisk Plant and there is a need for rowers to crew a boat and fans to cheer them on. A photograph of six of the Liberty Loan helmet winners is on the bottom of the page. Pictured in the photograph is, from left to right, H.C. Stoutenburg, Nick Jilles, Agnes Sweeney, L. Gemme, Al Strong and Aleck Karoutjis. Page two consists of employee briefs. Page three highlights "Stunt Night" for the women's swim club at the Y.M.C.A., the Red Tops win over the Dean Tech team and their upcoming game with the Schenks of Meriden, CT. The semi-pro Manager's Association met recently ahead of the upcoming season. And, there is a chicken roast on tap for Sunday. Photographs of Fisker children anchor the page. Page four relates the events of the Mussers trip to Conway for basketball and a luncheon. The game's only mishap was when the town hall stove pipe came down and showered Fiskers Tessie Brady, Cecilia Hilldreth, Kitty Burke and Lena Keough with soot. Also, Fiskers made up most of the Falls' Masquerade Ball, the inter factory league baseball season has started and another safety contest in underway.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 16, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 16, 1919. Page one of the Bulletin this week calls on "Every Fisker Out for Park Night..." The events are set and transportation is available to the park for Fiskers who need a ride. Also, the Sunday races at the Ingleside Boat Club were not hindered by the rain and the chicken dinner was enjoyed by all attendees. Page two is for some of the page one jumps and employee notes. Also, there is a story on the junior Fiskers "snappy baseball team." And, a story on the Tube Room getting to eat and smoke generously at the expense of the Cutting Room. The Tube Room won the latest Safety Contest. Headlines on page three read, "Fair Ones Branch Out Into Big League Ball," "Bike Tire Defies All Departments," "Chance For All Fiskers To Learn To Dance" and "Rivals Combine And Give Dance Party." On page four there is a recap of the Liberty Bonds information in English and Polish. Also, Loon Pond has been chosen as the location of the women's swim club meetings and the Machine Shop resembles Fisk's own League of Nations.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 23, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 23, 1919. The page one banner headline reads "Over 1200 Fiskers and Their Families Go to Fisk Park on First Park Night." Other stories on weekend events include items on the start of the summer factory league and the first practice of the Fisk Crew Team. A photograph of Francis Sucie and Edward O'Leary, who both received the highest points in the Office Boy's Athletic Meet, completes the page. Page two and three have the continuation of stories from Park Night and a package of photographs from the events at Fisk Park. On the back page is a story on Sucie and O'Leary and the office boys' meet. The dance class held its first session and over 30 showed up to learn the waltz, the foxtrot and the one step. Alice Edgertt, of the Admin Building, was the teacher and Madeline Gendron, of the Factory Offices, was on the piano. The Red Tops traveled to Fort Devens and won their fourth game of the season. Finally, the Salvation Army will be taking donations from Fiskers from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 29, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 29, 1919. Park night happens every Friday night and the fun is just getting started. This week's page one announces the Old-Timer's Baseball Game as the newest feature to be added to Park Night. Other events include Building 6-A taking on the Tube Room in a track meet and there will be wrestling and boxing bouts on featured Fridays. In other page one news, it was the pitching performance of Frank Maguire, of Building 27, that wowed the spectators watching the interfactory league game at the first Park Night. Page two takes all the jumps from page one. Page three has stories on the Factory League standings, William Whitlock leaving the plant for an extended vacation before deciding what to do next, the Red Tops winning two more games and the crew team making some progress. There is also a photograph of the Fisker eight-seat boat on the Connecticut River. Page four touts the gift-giving efforts of the Fisk employees, proclaims the efforts of the Cutting Room and the latest safety contest, mentions the learning efforts of the beginning dancers and mocks the driving ability Frank Whittaker and his new Ford. It seems he miscalculated the speed on a turn and mistook the brake for the gas leaving a roadside farmstand in a shambles.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 5, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 5, 1919. Park night features prominently on page one and leads with the track meet between the Cutting Room and the Tube Room. That gem is followed by stories about the upcoming boxing matches, hand ball and baseball matches and the success of the last Park Night. Page two has the jumps from page one and a picture package of Fisk employees, Onie A. Foote, David Foote and Alice Burdette, when they were very young children. Page three includes stories about the Fisk Salvation Army volunteers being treated to dinner by the Administration Restaurant Manager Brigham, the Office Boys finished their Y.M.C.A. program with a dinner, the Crew team has a workout for the 4th-of-July race and swimming season will start at Loon Pond soon. Inserted into the paper is a Fisk Park night Special Bulletin with the complete weekend schedule. On the back page is a feature about the Fisk Garden Plots being ready for use. Also, the Red Tops won their seventh straight game, the factory league wraps up a series and safety contest has a new leader.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 12, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 12, 1919. Following up on many of the previous week's matches and continued rivalries page one wraps up the inter-factory sports theater with stories and colorful anecdotes. Also, news of the Non-Skids team's recent wins and future games finish the page. Page two takes the page one jumps and fills the space with employee notes. Page three is crowded with Fisk news. The juniors team is doing well. Swimming has begun at Loon Pond. Safety contests are going strong. More Fisker baby pictures appear on the page. Page four highlights the Red Tops first loss of the season. Two photographs appear on the page. One is of the Fisk rowing team and the other is of the Office Boys at their Y.M.C.A. banquet table. Finally, the Fisk crew team will be attending and bringing dates to a dance held by the rowing club where the team practices.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 19, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 19, 1919. Banner page one headline pits the Fisk tennis champ, Chauncey Allen, against the Springfield area singles champ in big Park Night match. Also, a call for athletes to compete in the July 4th sporting events and the tug-o-war, wrestling and boxing matches are highlighted as being attractions at this week's Park Night. Employee notes and jumps round out page two. Page three continues the Fisker baby pictures feature. The stories include the game details of the Red Tops and Non-Skids friendly game. Spoiler alert: Red Tops 6 to Non-Skids 0. The swimming at Loon Pond continues. There will be special 50 yard dash between department foreman to determine the fastest runner at the next meet. Employee notes round out the page. On page four its the four department tug-o-war story that catches the eye, as well as the six other interdepartment rivalries featured. Exhausting.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 26, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 26, 1919. As the Fourth of July approaches and the Multi-Factory Track Meet nears page one of the Bulletin focuses on the upcoming event. Jim Gloster will be the starter for the dash and the tug-o-war. More athletes are needed to complete the team. The final workouts are scheduled. In other page one news, the night shift won the safety contest and was rewarded with a giant picnic sponsored by the day shift. Page two has the page one jumps. A story about the women's baseball league being formed and a humorous list of questions that the editors found at the last minute before deadline appear. On page three, it's Manager Bill Merrigan and his Office team that are featured in one of the stories. In other news, there will now be a Fisk Night at Loon Pond, the Non-Skids team ties one and wins two and the Red Tops next game is against a very fast team from Marblehead. Page four is a schedule of the next Fisk Night and an explanation of all the new features that will greet Fiskers at the park.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 3, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 03, 1919. "Fisker Track and Field Men Are Ready For Industrial Meet at Forest Park" is the banner headline on page one this week. Other headlines read, "Machinists Give Fare-Thee-Well Party Saturday" and "Pastimers Meet and New League Starts Soon." A large photograph from the machinists dinner stretches across the bottom of the page. Page two has jumps and employee notes. Page three stories include one on the Non-Skids next game, one on the Red Tops games against the Graton & Knight team form Bristol, Connecticut and one on Division B trimming Division A in the safety contest. Plus, a wide variety of employee notes. Page four highlights the inter-department game between the Production team and the Maintenance team. The Production team wins. The senior and junior crew teams will row in a tri-meet and it looks like the Tube Room "has a fast bunch of ball tossers."
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 10, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 10, 1919. It's Mothers and Children day at Fisk Park and page one of the Bulletin has a story and the full schedule of events. Plus, a story on the next track meet and one on the Victory Dinner for the July 4th team. Page two has the jumps and a few employee notes. Page three is anchored at the bottom by a four column wide photograph of the Fisk Park recreation grounds. The stories boast the pitching prowess of Frank Maguire, of the Non-Skids team, how "Fisk Night" at the pond is such a success and the Red tops win one and tie one. Page four reviews the Fourth-of-July track meet winners and the crew team's success on the Connecticut River. At the bottom of the page is a graphic with a number of positive headlines and stories from other publications about the success of the Fisk teams.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 17, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 17, 1919. Page one is almost all photographs from the Mothers and Children's day at Fisk Park. The lone story on the page says the last Park Night was the largest to date. In addition to all the employee notes on page two there are stories about the Red Tops trip to New York and the Non-Skids winning three games in a row. Also, the Safety Contest is very close between the Bead, Cord Tire, Cutting and Sundry departments. Page three headlines read "Old Timers Are Going to Play Tomorrow," "Red Tops to Play All Games at Fisk Park," "Send Off Dance to Fisk Crew the 28th" and "Handicap Shoot for Fiskers Starts Friday." On page four it is another Mother's and Children's night at Fisk Park, not only that, but every Friday is Mother's and Children's night at Fisk Park. Schedule at bottom of the page.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 24, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 24, 1919. Page one leads with a photograph of Fisker children having a Tug-o-War during the second mothers' and children's day at the park. The weekend lineup looks like there will be a special wrestling match, tennis, handball and the Non-skids will play the Holyoke Canoe Club. Also on page one, the Factory Office team leads all departments in the interfactory baseball league and rain fails to spoil last week's Park Night as another record crowd attends. Page two has jumps and employee notes. But wait, that's not all, there is a story on Lawrence Eakins and Bill Haskel leading the four handicap shoots from the last weekend. On page three, the Non-Skids win over the Fiberloids of Indian Orchard and the Red Tops new field proves popular. Also, there is a graphic with three photos of Machine Shop employees Mike Shea, Bill Haggerty and Bill Nolan as young boys. The Park Night schedule is at the bottom of the page. Page four is filled with stories and employee notes. Kitty Scahill is corresponding with a soldier stationed in France that she has never met, the Red Top crew team were guests at a recent dance, the tennis team is forming up, the safety contest is nearing its close and the No. 8 and No. 28 heater rooms are in a hot handball rivalry.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 31, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 31, 1919. Park Night again features strongly on page one of this week's Bulletin. The 104th Regiment Band will give a three hour concert and the Red Tops will meet the Greenfield Tap and Die team in the feature game. The crew team is traveling to Worcester for a big race and track coach Jim Gloster is calling on his team to start prepping for a meet Labor Day Weekend. Page two is for page one jumps and a story on the Safety Contest Field Day for the three winning departments. Page three has the Park Night schedule and stories about the Red Tops win in front of 1200 fans at Fisk Park and the Non-Skids grab a pair of victories and will play the Millers Falls team next. Page four is a grab bag of short stories. They range from one on the big tennis tournament to another on two former Fisk employees, Leonardo Santastero and Francis Moriarty, killed in East Otis while trying to save others in an unnamed tragedy. The Inspection team leads the Factory League and it's a busy week ahead for the Red Tops.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 7, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 7, 1919. As reported in last week's edition, the 104th Regiment Band performed and drew a "whopper" of a crowd. The page one story has all the details. Also, another military band is coming to the park. The Naval Band will perform and the Red Tops will play the Navy baseball team at the next Park Night. In other page one news, the Bead Room wins the safety contest and the also the interfactory track meet and the Tube Room employees have returned from their vacation well rested. After the page one jumps and a slew of employee notes there is only room on page two for a story about the Non-Skids win over the Millers Falls team. Page three has the complete Park Night schedule and stories about C.T. Cunningham leaving Fisk to start his own electrical business in Holyoke and the results of the ongoing tennis tournament. Some employee notes fill in the gaps. On the top of page four is a four column photograph of the safety contest winners' picnic. Stories include one on the Red Tops gaining their eighteenth victory, one on the Inspection team keeping the top spot in the factory league and one on the track team practicing for the Labor Day meet.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 14, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 14, 1919. The next Park Night and the Labor Day lineup are the big stories on page one in this edition. The Red Tops will play the Waterbury Knights of Columbus, there will be a daylight fireworks display and another band concert at the next Park Night. On Labor Day there will two track meets, more fireworks and more concerts. There is a two column photograph of swimmers in the water at Loon Pond in the center top of the page. Also on page one, Lawrence Eakins wins the trap shooting tournament and the Non-Skids continue their winning streak. On page two the story about the Red Tops losing two games on their road trip into Connecticut and New York is the lead. The day shift in the Mill Room leads the night shift in the safety contest. On page three the team of Brassard and Shea leads the Quoits tournament, more employees notes and a sad story on the death of Aloysia Prairie, who worked at Fisk for 15 years. The Park Night schedule appears at the bottom of the page. The Inspections Department baseball team gets a photograph and a long story on page four. The Red Tops have a double header coming up and the tennis tournament was a hit. There is now a tennis tournament scheduled for the women. Finally, the Bike Tire baseball team has been dissolved and all their games are forfeited for the last two weeks of the season.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 21, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 21, 1919. Never a dull moment at Fisk Park, or so says the page one story about the most recent Park Night. Also, a look ahead to the Labor Day Weekend events and the next Mothers' night at the park. And, not to be forgotten, is the "Monster Minstrel Show" being held in the upcoming Fall. Page two is filled with employee notes, The Question Box and the latest Quoits tournament standings. Page three has stories on the Red Tops five game win streak and the Non-Skids continued success. The photographs show three children of Fisker bosses, Rita Langevin, Earl McDonald and Richard Hixon The August 22 Park Schedule is at the bottom. A photograph of the Cord Tire baseball team anchors the middle of page four. Stories include one on the Mill Room day shift leading the Mill Room night shift in safety inspections, a story on the interdepartmental baseball league standings and finally a long piece on the weather's effects on the Old Timer's League.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 28, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 28, 1919. The Mill Room night shift pulls ahead of the day shift and the story is on page one of this week's Bulletin. Labor Day events, like the addition of a women's baseball game, big tennis matches and an expanded movie card, are the top stories on page one. There is also a call for talent for the upcoming minstrel show. The Question Box returns to this week's page two as does employee notes. Stories include one on the outing held by the Experimental Department and one on the Track Squad getting ready for the Labor Day meet. Page three has more kid pictures. This time its Joseph Band, Blanche and Florence Vaughan and Bernard LaPorte. The Red Tops and the Non-Skids each have stories and the Safety Contest results are in for the week. The August 29th Park Night schedule is at the bottom of the page. The Trucking Department baseball team is featured in the page four photograph this week. The Old Timer's League is the main feature and the crew team and tennis tourney reads bracket the story.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings Labor Day weekend 1919.
A four page special edition of the Fisk Bulletin dedicated to the Labor Day Weekend events at Fisk Park. The headline states "All Set For Mammoth Track and Field Meet at Park on Labor Day." The other events of the day are highlighted in the sub-head. A full line-up of races appears on page two following a story about the planned activities. Page three is full of photographs of the track team getting ready. Page four is the program of events.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of September 4, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of September 4, 1919. As fall approaches the final Park Night events are coming into view. On page one the headline announces a Grand Carnival to wrap up the season at Fisk Park. In other page one news, the crowd at Fisk Park was treated to a great track event and the winning team was the Fisk team. Also, the Foreman are throwing their annual clambake and tickets are on sale. The inspectors win the safety contest. (What?) And, some of the women in the swim class will compete in a meet at Riverside. Page two. The Question Box is back. The Non-Skids have a tough schedule as they wrap up their season. The minstrel show is not getting very many sign-ups. Greenfield wins the second half of the trap shoot by one bird. On page three is a story about the perils of dropping heavy things. The results are, you get hurt. A photograph of the women's 50-yard dash illustrates the page. The next Park Night schedule is at the bottom of the page. On page four the Red Tops have a pair of tough games before going on the road. The Inspections Department takes the championship of the Old Timers League. The Mill Room Picnic was a good time had by all and there are the pictures to prove it. Finally, the Red Tops Crew team finishes second in a very close race featuring the best teams in the Northeast.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of September 11, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of September 11, 1919. Page one this week is a grab bag of features. The lead story is about Elzear Forand being selected to attend the National Safety Congress in Cleveland, Ohio later in the month. After that it's the women's bowling league, the clambake menu and the minstrel show that get stories. But, that's not all. Rube Richards, of the Red Tops baseball team is signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates and will start next season. He wanted to finish out this year with the Tops. The Gun Club, the Non-Skids and Friday night dancing also appear on the page. That leaves stories about the winner of the Quoits tournament, C. Krause, and the Red Tops crew team for page two. Also, the Question Box and employee notes fill the rest of the space. A huge half-page graphic with photographs of the Park Night Committee is at the top of page three along with a two column story. The other stories are 6A Cutting is tops in this week's safety contest and the drawings for the men's tennis singles are announced. On page four there are features on the Red Tops being ranked number one in their league, the final summer weekend at Fisk Park and the Old Timers League wrapping up the season.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of September 19, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of September 19, 1919. Page one announces the Lyman Street (Springfield) Rink has been secured as the home for winter activities for Fisk employees. There will be room for a basketball court and a full dance floor. Also, the Red Tops will play the Hendees of Springfield for the Industrial League regional championship. The page one feature is a story and photograph on the oldest Fikser at the plant, William J. Munroe. He started at Fisk in 1898 and has always been connected to the Tire Room. On a side note, Mike Shea wants Bulletin readers to know it was he and not Mike Kane who bought the soda for Muriel Moran. Love is in the air on page two as the Telephone room is hit by romance and several of the operators will not be returning to work after getting married while on vacation. Page three features a story and photographs of the Fisk Fire Department and their recent training session. Also, the Non-Skids will finish their season against the Athol town team and the boys gym class will reopen at the Springfield Y.M.C.A. Despite the weather the Old Timers League wraps up the season and the story appears on page four. The list for the minstrel show tops 100 names and Kitty Fitzgerald is now Mrs. Kaveney.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of September 26, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of September 26, 1919. The Red Tops big game is coming up and the Bulletin page one story wants all Fiskers to come out and cheer the team on. Other stories are about the popularity of the boys gym class and the membership drive for the local American Legion. Page two has that pesky Question Box, employee notes, a story on the women's bowling league and something about the meeting for the minstrel show. Also, the Mill Room is the new leader in safety and John Sralecki won the recent chicken shoot. On page three story topics include the Fisker bowling league, an educational class for boys and Fisk Golf Day. Also, the Green Sox, the Fisk youth baseball team, finish their best season to date. Employee notes and the Quoits tourney finish the page. On page four the featured team photograph is of the Administration team. Also, weather is really wreaking havoc with the end of the Old TImers season, the tennis tournament is underway and over 60 women have signed up for the swimming class. A photograph of Lee Stanton and Winnie Gahan watching the Fisk Park athletic events appears at the bottom of the page.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of October 3, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of October 3, 1919. The Red Tops take game one. Photographs from the game and stories take all of page one. Page two features a column on "Facts that new Fiskers should know." There is a call for women basketball players. The American Legion drive was a success and many Fiskers became new members of the group. And, Joe Durant and his safety story lead the employee notes. On page three the stories are about the women's swim class, the end of the Non-Skids season and the third round of the tennis tournament. Other news on the page sees Mary Murphy, of the Cost Department, marrying Edward Harvey and the boys gym class is going well. Page four is filled with the page one jumps and stories on the upcoming inter-factory basketball league, the site of the upcoming minstrel show and the Old Timers' League finally wrapping up. A photograph of the Red Tops baseball team stars is at the bottom of the page.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of October 10, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of October 10, 1919. The Red Tops win! The Red Tops win! Headline: "Red Tops Take Big Series As Final Feat For Fine Season" Page one stories highlight the game, the season, the pitching and the fans. It was a close game with the Red Tops winning 1-0. Arthur Johnson pitched his best game of the season. There were double the Fisker fans over the first game and they were super loud. Oh, and, Fisk Hall will open the fall/winter season with a Halloween party. Page two sees the Question Box return again. Stories on the beginning dance class graduating and the new selection of magazines at the Fisk Library go with stories on Jimmy Spillane going off to college at the University of Vermont and the rehearsal schedule for the minstrel show. Page three shows how they celebrated a victory in 1919 - by vandalism and car burning? No. Photographs show the full stands with people clapping and then having a parade with a band leading the march. Below the photographs are some employee notes and a paragraph on the suggestion of a Duplicate Whist Club. Also, the men's bowling league is forming up and there is another chicken shoot at the park range. Page four has the jumps from page one and other stories on the Red Tops players. Other stories include one on Curtis Moody leaving Fisk and going to the Perfection Tire Company in Fort Madison, Iowa. Good luck with that. Elzear Forand writes about his trip to the safety conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Things wrap up with the Old Timers' League standings and a two paragraph wrap of the quoits tournament.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of October 17, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of October 17, 1919. As the seasons change so does the Bulletin page one. The lead story is a call for jokes (no joke) for the minstrels to use in the upcoming show. The winner of the best joke gets free tickets to the show. Buck Drennan has been chosen as the coach of the Fisk Basketball team and the bowling league has eight teams. Also, there will be a Fisk factory basketball league for women. On page two is a very long Question Box. A story about the American Legion having 188 new members join from Fisk. Also, there is a story on the safety dangers of spitting on the floor. Page three headlines are, "More Men Needed in the Minstrel Show," (Arthur) "Johnson leads Tops in Hitting with .302" and "Reception for Dancing Class All Arranged." A photograph on page four shows the Garage and Transportation employees having their annual banquet. A short story below the picture describes the event. Quoits and Bowling are the topics of two other stories and another telling of the Cleveland safety conference trip wraps up the weeks news.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of October 24, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of October 24, 1919. Page one rings in a new sports season with a banner headline calling for candidates for the Red Tops basketball team. A graphic with five photographs of the most recent safety winners centers the page and stories about the Halloween bash and minstrels practice round out the news. Its page two and the Question Box is there. Stories about the causes of the common cold, the attendance of the boys education class and the quoits tournament also appear. And, it will be Chauncey Allen and Connie Scollard in the tennis final. On page three it is noted the Whist Club will start meeting, the handball club holds its first matches, Walter Harris will take charge of the boys gym class and Lyra Rose was given a most enjoyable (wedding) shower. Plus, Fisk Hall is almost ready for the winter season of events. On page four we are treated to a third article by Elzear Forand on the safety conference. Doctor C.M. Holmes will be leaving Fisk Hospital to open his own business in Springfield. And, the men's bowling league opens with a bang. A grab bag of employee notes rounds out the news.
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The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of October 31, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of October 31, 1919. The page one banner headline lets all Athletic Association members know they get a discount to all Red Tops home games. Plus, Safety Week is the week of November 10-15. Other page one stories include the start of the women's basketball team practice and their prospects in the coming season, the Friday night dance parties will resume and the Rich's Pets and Nolan's Mussers rivalry will resume. On election day the factory will open at 8 a.m. to allow employees plenty of time to vote. Page two has employee notes, the question box and a story about Chauncey Allen winning the tennis tournament. Also, the prospects for the Red Tops basketball team look better than they have in past years. Page three has a half page photograph of the inside of Fisk Hall showing the vast open space of the arena where winter activities will be held. A story about the opening gala accompanies the picture. In other news, Clara LeGrand sets a new bowling mark at 108 in the women's league and plans for a "straw ride" and party are being drawn up. Page four is a grab bag of employee notes and short stories about the boys gym class, the popularity of the whist club and the progress of the minstrel show. Finally, the Chandlers bowling team broke records and improved their record in the bowling league, but the Buicks team is still undefeated and leading the pack.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of November 7, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of November 7, 1919. The opening of the Fisk Athletic Association Hall is the lead photograph and story on this week's page one of the Bulletin. Other stories include topics such as Monday nights being women's night, with gymnastics, basketball and dancing, at the hall; the straw ride is postponed to Wednesday night and will include dinner and dancing afterwards; the final lineup for the minstrel show is being organized. Page two stories are about the upcoming turkey shoot and a women's sewing class being organized. Plus, you guessed it, the Question Box. On page three it's the Killarney Roses and their bowling success making the cut, along with a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Velish leaving the church after taking their vows. Also, the Nolan's Mussers take on Pete's Pets in a challenge game and the Bead Room show they way in the safety contest. A photograph of the factory's messengers during Mrs. Lyons' Halloween party is at the bottom of the page. Page four gives the final lineup of the Red Tops basketball team and the bowling league update appears again. In other news, the quoits tournament will start to wrap up, there will be a boys outing on Armistice Day and there is a pool tournament in the planning stages. Also, the Water Bag Department wants to challenge any team to basketball. Maybe they should talk to Rick, of Rick's Pets.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of November 14, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of November 14, 1919. The Red Tops are ready for their opening game against the Waterbury Knights of Columbus and there were only two accidents reported during safety week. Also on page one is a photograph of the safety award winners, J. Chartier of Crude Rubber, Thomas Campbell and G. Rogers of Sanitary. Other news includes the whist club and a sewing class being in the planning stages. On page two the winning story from the boys education class' trip to Lake Congamond is reprinted. Frederick Aggerup was the winning author. The last appearance of The Question Box is this week and it will be replaced with a "Who's Who" column. Also, the Bulletin is accepting want ads to run with the employee notes and names are needed for the Pool tournament. Page three answers the question of who will take on the Water Bag team in basketball. It's Joe Fenton and the Bead Room squad. The women's gymnastic class will start Monday night and the straw trip to Belchertown was a fun time and more will be coming. The cast of the Minstrel Show appears in a wide photograph at the bottom of the page. Page four leads with the turkey shoot and ends with the bowling league wrap-up. In between are stories about Dr. A.L. Stanwood taking over duties at the Fisk Hospital, the minstrel show again and Elzear Forand is taking his talk on the road. He will speak at the Boston Safety Council gathering on November 24th.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of November 21, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of November 21, 1919. Page one lines up the Thanksgiving weekend bill. The Red Tops will play two games and tickets are on sale. Also, tickets are on sale for the Minstrel Show and they should go like hotcakes. And, the drive to prevent accidents continues. Page two highlights include profiles and photographs of two Fiskers, Molly Sears and Pete Partridge, and stories on the next straw ride and the turkey shoot. Page three is a grab bag of stories centered on the women's bowling league, where May Hanifan bowled a 110, and the women's gym class. A photograph of the boys education class is in the center of the page. Also, the team of Brassar and Shea won the quoits tournament. The page four lead story is about the men's bowling league matches. The assignment of all the parts in the minstrel show have been chosen and the sewing class organization has been perfected. Finally, the Water Bag basketball team is the winner of two of the interdepartmental challenges. Go Water Bag.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of November 28, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of November 28, 1919. Page one revisits the basketball challenges and this time Schedule and Trucking will play Water Bag. In other news, costumes are being handed out for the big show and there will be two gym classes for the men, volleyball and gymnastics. There is also a story and a form for people interested in joining a drama club. Page two features two photographs of the Turkey Shoot attendees accompanied by a story. The winner took the top prize by only one pigeon. Rich's Pets and Nolan Mussers go at it again. The boys gym class is moving from the Y.M.C.A. to the Athletic Association building. On page three the men's bowling league gets a story and a photograph. The sub-head reads "Nelson Cerle climbs into second position." Tickets go on sale for the Minstrel Show and graphic showing the auditorium floor plan is included. Also, more women join the gym class, weekly dances are discontinued and Fisk Hall seating capacity has been increased. On page four the Red Tops are ready for the start of the inter-state basketball league, the next straw ride to Belchertown is scheduled and more Fisk employees join in Chicopee politics. Martin Toomey and Dan Harrington join the Board of Alderman. Finally, a women's factory all-star bowling team will be selected after the next round of inter-league matches. This team will compete in the regional competitive league.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of December 5, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of December 5, 1919. Page one this week is full of Fisk news. Items include the successful second straw ride, more on the upcoming minstrel show and the Red Tops next two games. Also, the selections for the women's bowling team have been made and they are Mary and Catherine Trumball, Clara LeGrand, Ann Roddin, Nellie Shea and Eveline Beaudry. On page two there are "Who's Who" features of Izzy Schaeffer and Virginia Crevier that read like modern online dating profiles. The Bike Tire team is at the top of the safety chart and gym classes for both the women and the boys get their own stories. There were some major upsets in the women's bowling league and the page three story details the matches of the week. The drama club plan proves to be very popular. Employee notes and a story about the men's gymnastics class polish off the page. Page four promises good basketball at Fisk Hall with games between Rich's Pets and Nolan's Mussers and Water Bag and Schedule. The tickets for the big show are selling fast and there is a three-way tie for first in the men's bowling league.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of December 12, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of December 12, 1919. Page one is dedicated to stories that preview the upcoming Minstrel Show. Also, one story on the progress of the tennis courts at Fisk Park being turned into a skating rink. Pages 2,3 and 4 filled with short stories about employees and the inter-department athletic leagues.
The Fisk Tire Company's Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of December 19, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of December 19, 1919. Three stories on page one of the Bulletin highlight the bowling, basketball and indoor sports teams of the Fisk tire Company. A group photograph of the women who attend the Monday night exercise class is the main art for the page. Pages two, three and four is a collection of short stories about Fisk athletic and social groups. Headlines include "Mill Room will play Tube Room," and "Skating Rink Well on Way to Completion." The story about the Minstrel Show on page three is the longest story in the publication.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 9, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 9, 1920. The organization of the Fisk Society of Royal Rooters is the lead story for this edition of the Bulletin. The Red Tops next game against the Lake Torpedo Boat Company and an upcoming series of wrestling matches at the athletic hall make up the supporting stories. The sewing club update and a call for men to attend the skating party make the news on page two as well as a new list of books available at the factory library. The subheads tell all on page three with the bowling team winning their opening match, the interdepartmental basketball league getting organized and the drama club meeting is in the administration recreation room. Photographs of the Red Tops Bowling Team and the Christmas party for the office boys illustrate the page. On page four the news is about the new dentist being ready for patients, boxing becoming a part of the men's gym class and the bowling league update.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 16, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 16, 1920. Page one is dedicated to the forming of the Fisk factory basketball league, activities at Fisk Park and a preview of the Red Tops basketball game against the Brooklyn Central Y.M.C.A. Page two provides information about the sign ups for the Fisk Society of Royal Rooters and other stories about Fisk teams and results. Page three highlights a photo-spread on tobogganing at Fisk Park. Headlines include "Girls League Leaders Gain More Ground," "Dramatic Club Names Morton As President" and "Boxing The Biggest Hot On Program." Bowling, wrestling, whistling and gym class are covered in stories on page four.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 23, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 23, 1920. The announcement of a new Director of the Athletic Association, Mr. H.M. Richardson, is announced in this edition. Also, a Red Tops update, the opening of the factory basketball league, great tobogganing and progress of the drama club's big event fill out the news. Safety records and fire prevention are the topics for stories on page two. Employee notes and the girls' gym class are the other stories on the page. The Red Tops bowling team and a photograph of the Fisk Boys Junior Five basketball squad top page three. Plenty of employee notes make up the rest of the coverage. On page four it is the men's bowling team that tops the page with a nod to the women's bowling team and the planning of the annual ball completing the week's coverage.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of January 30, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of January 30, 1920. The Red Tops basketball team and the final three games of the season lead off coverage of page one of this issue. Also, The Drama Club opener is being planned, tickets for the annual ball go on sale and tobogganing at Fisk Park is the best it has ever been. Page two lists all the bachelors of marriageable age and a story about what one Fisk employee would do with a gift of $1,000,000. The answer may surprise you. Employee notes and a safety and accident update fill the rest of the space. On page three, several round-ups of the interleague basketball and bowling teams make the news. Men's bowling and women's basketball are the main stories on page four.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of February 13, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of February 13, 1920. The page one headline this week reminds Fisk employees the third annual dance is being held and a large crowd is expected. Also, the women's basketball team opens its season against Bosch this week and the Red Tops face Adams in a rematch of two top teams. On page two Dr. H.C. Jones, the Fisk Dentist, is asking Fiskers to keep their appointments. A photograph of Viola Landry of the Accounting Office anchors the page. Several employee notes also appear on page two. Photographs from the mens' gym class and a story on safety improvement in 1919 fill page three. Safety award winners for January, G. Rogers of the Sanitary Department and C. Jordan of the Power Department, are pictured on page four. Seven different stories on interfactory league play complete the coverage.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of February 20, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of February 20, 1920. The big news on page one is a story on a big change to the Fisk factory league basketball schedule. A story on the high attendance at the latest Fisk Ball despite the inclement weather and the Red Tops victory round out the news. Page two dedicates a large section on how to avoid getting sick and missing work. Also, extended employee notes and suggestions for how to spend lunch time are in the mix. Page three stories include the women's basketball team opening game and win and several lengthy employee profiles. Page four boasts a list of the Fisk "eligible bachelors." There is also, on page four, news of a renewed interest in the sewing club.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of February 27, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of February 27, 1920. The page one news this week includes the installation of new checkerboard tables in the Shelter Room and the Drama Club is moving ahead with its plans. The popularity of the company dentist, Dr H. C. Jones and the women's team loss are the big stories for page two. Employee notes also dot the page. Page three is an assortment of stories on interfactory league matches. The triple tie for first in the bowling league leads page four. Photographs of two Fiskers, Buck Drenman and Ted Dowd, who went off to fight in the War in Europe appear at the top of the page. Other Safety Notes and employee news rounds out the coverage.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 5, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 5, 1920. The lead photograph on page one is of a crew from the Transportation Department digging themselves out of the snow. The page one stories are about the Springfield Knights of Columbus inviting some of the Fisk women to participate in their upcoming minstrel show; the second half of the factory league matches and the next two games slated for Fisk Hall. Page two highlights the popularity of the Drama Club and the decline in interest in the women's bowling league. The indoor basketball game attendance leads off page three with the Machinists close game and the selection of the women's basketball team rounding out the coverage. Page four announces the new Athletic Association president, the record setting bowling match and several extended employee notes.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 12, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 12, 1920. The lead story on page one is the Red Tops Basketball team traveling to Akron, Ohio to play for the national industrial league championship. Also, interleague play between the Office and the Cord Tire basketball teams and a photograph of a group of women from the Bike Tire division fill out the coverage. Page two is a jumble of employee notes and various club announcements. Page three features a large photograph of the recently constructed Shelter House, to be used for lunch breaks and socializing. Page four stories are about the factory league teams and the gun club meeting.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 19, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 19, 1920. In this issue the Red Tops Basketball team wins the American Industrial League Championship. Several other intercompany league matches are also given coverage on page one. Stories about the plans for a checkers tournament and the drama club membership growing are given space on page two. Page three is dedicated to the Fisk women's teams and employee notes. Page four continues the employee notes and announces an upcoming dance class for Fisk employees.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of March 26, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of March 26, 1920. Andrew Phillips, of the 6A Cutting Room, challenges all-comers in the 130 pound weight class to a wrestling match in a winner take all event. Story on page one of this week's edition of the Fisk Bulletin. Also, stories on the call for candidates to join the track team and the trap-shooting team gears up for the summer season. Page two features a preview of the drama club's performance, highlights from league play and employee notes. Page three covers bowling league play and a story on the inspection department leading all departments in the safety competition. Page four has continued coverage of competition in both the men's and women's inter-department leagues.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 2, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 2, 1920. The big story in this edition is the announcement of extensive renovations to be made to Fisk Park with three new buildings being added. Also, Fisk Hall will close for the season after the Drama Club's big show. And, baseball team tryouts will begin as soon as the weather permits. Page two stories include a fishing trip gone awry, many employee notes and a call for more Fiskers to try out for the track team. Page three brings the week's interfactory basketball league games to life. A healthy sampling of employee notes rounds out the page. The Fisk bowling league matches highlight page four with a photograph of Lillian Francouer in her riding costume providing some art.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 9, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 9, 1920. "Large Crowd Sure To Attend Entertainment," "Ball Diamonds Being Fixed Up" and "Big Fair In Fall Is Plan" are the page one headlines. "New Dental Equipment Installed" and "Hiking Club For Fiskers Suggested" are the top page two headlines. Page three warns "Climbing Telephone Poles Risky Sport" and "Gym Classes Are Brought to Close." Page four headlines read "27 Building Quintet Again Defeats Office," "Cold Spell Delays Tops First Drill" and "League Race Is Clinched By Packards."
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 16, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 16, 1920. Fisk Red Tops baseball team tryouts lead page one this week while the bowling league results take the second spot. Page two is a round up of employee notes and photographs. Page three leads with coverage of the Knights of Columbus theater "extravaganza." A photograph of different types of gas tubing anchors the page and coverage of the first shooting tournament completes the news. Dr. Jones' new dentist equipment is shown in the photograph on page four with stories on the new Athletic Association pins and a call for the Non-Skids baseball team bracketing the image.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 23, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 23, 1920. Page one stories cover weather being a factor in the low turnout for the first Red Tops baseball team tryouts, spring and summer entertainment plans at Fisk Park and the Non-Skids Dusty League baseball team tryout schedule. Employee notes appear on page two. Of particular note are the fishing stories of Fiskers Marty Conroy, Gene Kane, Jim Gloster and Pete Partridge. Page three stories include yarns about several weddings between Fisk employees and the start of the quoit matches during the noon lunch hour. Bowling dominates page four with stories about the match between the Springfield All Stars and Fisk Jaspers. The loser, the Jaspers, owes the All Stars team a chicken dinner. A big win for the Easthampton team over the Fiskers and the interleague standings for bowling round out the page.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of April 30, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of April 30, 1920. Spring is in the air for this issue of the Fisk Bulletin. A new dance hall, refinished tennis courts, baseball practice getting started and romance (a Fisker wedding) fill page one of this issue. Page two has photographs of a former Fisker, George Murray, now in the U.S. Navy and Adeline Cook, of the Tire Cutting Department, in her new dress. Stories include one on the excellent safety record for the month of March and another on the split win and loss in bowling to the Easthampton Universals. Page three highlights the new track being built and the prospects of the youth baseball team. Employee notes and the changes to the Athletic Association rules round out page four.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 7, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 7, 1920. Spring continues to be in the air as baseball and tennis make headlines on page one. The locker building construction anchors the news while the formation of a glee club takes the lead spot. A mountain climbing contest among 27 Building employees, with the last man to the top buying lunch, opens page two. The photograph of Ed Blanchard tells his safety award story. And, as the story goes, the Springfield Court Square Theatre Company put on quite a show for the attending Fiskers. The page three art is a photograph of four Fisker eligible bachelors. Page three stories include a challenge from the Tube Room baseball team to all departments, the new handball courts are under construction and Mae Dowd wins the cheese and olive sandwich eating contest over Snubber Greenhalgh. Page four is a mix of employee notes and safety tips from Safety Jim.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 14, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 14, 1920. The lead page one headlines announce the first call for the track team tryouts and the start of play for the Red Tops baseball team. A quick organizational meeting of the men's choir will happen after work Tuesday. Attendees will not be late for supper. Also, the Repair Department has a fast baseball team. Page two holds a multitude of employee notes and a photograph of Tom Breen. Also, there is a note about the permit for Sunday activities at Fisk Park being granted and a brief about health exams for employment applicants going well. Page three stories include one about the Non-Skids excellent prospects and getting in a real practice, one about Andy Phillips being done with wrestling and another on the challenge put forth by the Tube Room baseball team to all other departments. Three photographs of employees and a few employee notes fill any gaps in the page. If that weren't enough, on page four the lead is about the quoit pits being built outside No. 1 building and the lead art shows three sketches of 27 Building employees, Horace Royal, Albert Ethier and Fred Belden, by Fisk artist Jack Slattery. Other stories include more on the Red Tops team and Joe Meodonka taking a trip to Poland.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 21, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 21, 1920. Page one states Memorial Day weekend is coming and the new locker building is almost done, Chairman Desautels will host the first shoot of the season and the Non-Skids will open their Industrial League season against Winchester Arms. Photographs of the Fisk Park field buildings anchor the bottom of the page. Jim Shaw and his safety record are featured on page two with a short write-up and a head-shot.The Tube Room women form a baseball team and a volleyball court is being planned for outside of No.1 Building. Page three headlines are "Playground For Kiddies To Be Great," "Departmental Ball Teams Start Drills" and "Red Tops Win First Battle On The Slate." An artist's rendition of the new locker building runs across the bottom of the page. Page four is host to a variety of stories including the Tube Room topping the list in safety, the size of the handball board is increasing and Anna Fargo leaves Fisk and heads back to Scotland where she was born. A two-column photograph of the most recent Safety Award winners, Pat Aston, L. Rooney and Bert Nolan, is in the center of the spread.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of May 28, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of May 28, 1920. The opening of the Red Tops baseball season leads page one along with an announcement that there will be an admission charged for the Saturday afternoon games. Also, it is reported construction work will begin on the new lunch building. Page two begins with a story about the Memorial Day morning shoot and a seperate story calling for candidates for the tennis team. Employee notes and a nod to Lloyd Murray for 16 years of working in the Tire Room without a loss-of-time accident round out the coverage. On page three there is a roundup of the various Fisk women's leagues and also other Fisk interdepartmental team action. On page four there is a story about the office staying open two nights each week to serve the needs of the night crews. It is announced that Rhea Campbell will be in charge of the women's tennis league. And, the industrial league game was postponed due to heavy rains and will therefore be played as a double header the next time the two teams meet.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 4, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 4, 1920. The big news on page one this week is about the big plans for the July 4th celebration at Fisk Park. Festivities include a Red Tops baseball game, a track meet and a mammoth field day. Also, progress on the tennis courts continues. The Red Tops will play the Worcester Graton & Knights. The formation of an interdepartmental baseball league is advancing. And, Gertrude Lavalee has married Henry Gingras at the Church of the Nativity in Willimansett. Stories on page two include a piece on the Truckers baseball team win over the flashy Electricians team; The Red Tops drop their first home game and Alex Hackney promotes safety in the 4C Tire Room. Many employee notes fill the rest of the page. The Industrial League season began slowly for the Fisk team, and the page three story has all the details. Also, on page three is a story about the Nimrods holiday shoot at Fisk Park and a photograph of Mabel Peck, Irene Musante, May Whalen and Audry Rosenburg of the Purchasing Department. On page 4 the Nolan families announce their latest feud on the baseball field; Marty Conroy retells an amusing baseball tale; the Traffic department gets a team ready for all challengers and sign-ups for the women's swim class have opened up.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 11, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 11, 1920. The page one headline reads, "First park Night of Season Will Be Held July Ninth; Red Tops to Play Poli Nine." Several stories follow the planning coverage. Bert Nolan's team losses in the ninth inning, according to the page two story, while the Non-Skids game was rained out and have to play on a Sunday. A brief on Elzear Forand, of 6A Cutting, having earned her certificate in safety engineering leads the many employee notes that fill out the rest of page two. Page three is a mash-up of employee notes and small photographs of employees' children. Page four highlights the fast response time of the No.8 Building fire drill. Everyone was out in one minute and 25 seconds and the fire team had its apparatus on the scene in one minute and five seconds, with all its hose laid out and ready in three minutes and 10 seconds. In addition, there is a piece on the best way to keep a healthy mouth, a piece on the opening of the tennis courts and one on the Springfield Track invitational meet held on Independence Day.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 18, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 18, 1920. The track coach is dissatisfied, there are eight teams signed up for the Fisk company baseball league, the Park Night movie lineup has all the big titles and the Cord Tire women's team is looking ready for the season. All this and more on page one of the Bulletin. On page two you can read about wins by the Trucking Nine and Nolan's Gang. The recreation department has a list of vacation resorts for employees and over 100 women signed up for the swim class. On page three the stories include one about the Non-Skids 7-1 win over the Milton Bradley baseball squad. Another story about the Office team beating the Garage team. Also, on page three is a short story about the tennis courts readiness and a brief on the Red Tops fast start in the inter-factory league. Employee notes and photographs, a call for names for a quoits tournament and an update on the Fisk Park work make up the page four offerings.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of June 25, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of June 25, 1920. Page one leads off with the success of the women's swim class and includes a photo-spread below the story. Also, stories about the Red Tops weekend game being cancelled due to the Fisk Park construction and the start of the factory baseball league are featured. On page two there are several employee notes, stories on the final game of the battle for the chicken supper and a piece on the special guns for the women's trap shooting tournament. On page three is a photograph of some of the fans who showed up at a weekend game at Fisk Park.The stories are about the Red Tops win and loss over the weekend, the Non Skids two losses and the Cord Tire team booking two games. Also, on page three, details of the marriage between Louise Coutu and Joseph Soucie, of the Stevens Arms company. Page four stories include a piece about the improvement of the track team, a piece on the planning of the Tuesday night dances at Fisk Park, a piece on the live performance of Alice and Irene Mikus and a piece on the Hard Rubber win over the Office Nine.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 2, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 2, 1920. On the center of page one is a two column box listing the Frisk Park rules for the 1920 Summer season. On either side are stories about getting Athletic Association cards for family members and the lineup for the holiday weekend track and baseball games. At the bottom of the page is a brief on the delayed opening of Fisk Park. Page two announces the marriage of Harold Wilson, of Building 6A, and Bertha Pinkos, of Cord Tire. The office team was "snowed under" by the Machinists and the Non-Skids baseball team gets back into the win column. On page three Nolan's Gang makes it past Rich's Pets in an 11 inning dual for bragging rights, we learn who is going on vacation and where they are going and The Red Tops lose to the Bristol, Connecticut Bristolites. Photographs on page three show baseball action from the weekend game and the three latest safety award winners, P.O. Judge, Leo Gendron and Herbert Leab. On page four we learn the track team is ready for their Fourth-of-July meet, the women's swimming class is inviting guests to join them, the Fisk Checker Champ wins 30 matches and the Quoits tournament is on Tuesday at noon.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 9, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 9, 1920. Fisk Park is ready to open for the 1920 summer season and page one is totally dedicated to this event. Headlines proclaim the playground is ready for the children to enjoy, the handball courts are in top shape, the factory baseball circuit has six teams and Mother's Day will be the first Friday of the season. Page two leads off with employee notes, a story about a call for tennis candidates, some safety suggestions and the Red Tops win another game. The track team and its feats highlight page three. Photographs from the latest meet stretch along the bottom of the page. On page we four we are treated to stories about the track team eating a full chicken dinner, Ewald Saul swims the Chicopee River for a dollar, the Non-Skids lose in the ninth inning and there will be free skeet-shooting shells for any Fisker on Park Night. A photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson and attendants also appears on the page.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 15, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 15, 1920. The page one banner headline reads, "Fisk Park in Readiness for Mothers' and Childrens' Day and Park Night Celebration." Page two has employee notes, a story about a triple play made by the Traffic Department and a story about the Machine Shop leading in the safety race. Page three is the full schedule for the opening weekend of Fisk Park. Page four highlights the opening of the Fisk Factory Ball League. Also, there is a brief on transportation to Fisk Park. In addition the page has an announcement about the restart of the Tuesday night dances and a story about the women's baseball team lining up a game for later in the month.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 22, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 22, 1920. The park is open and the page one headline reads, "Big Crowd in attendance at formal opening of the Park." The story says about 4500 people attended the opening of the park. Photographs from the opening appear on page 3. On page two the main headline is "Traffic Wins Opener from Hard Rubber." Employee notes fill most of the second page and a story about the women's swimming event also appears. On the top of page three two photographs show Fisker newlyweds. Harold Wilson, of 6A Cutting, and Bertha Pinkos, of Cord Tire, are in the left image and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith appear in the right image. Stories about the Red Tops and Non-Skids baseball team wins bracket the images. In other page three news, Vincent Kane was awarded the "Fisk Fair Sex Gun Instructor" medal. Page four has the newest Park Night lineup and stories about the women's baseball team and the success of the Tuesday night hop.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of July 29, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of July 29, 1920. Page one banner headline and stories announce the upcoming features for the next Park Night event. On page two you could sign up for a tennis tournament, read about the Non Skids latest win (it took 14 innings), find out about the latest rules and regulations at Fisk Park and read the employee notes. On page three is the Park Night schedule for July 30, 1920. Also, stories about two Fisk baseball team loses, the restaurant being open weeknights and a baseball match between the Polish married men of Fisk and the Polish bachelors of Fisk. The mix of stories on page four go from the Martin-Trembley team leading the Quoits league to the discovery of wild blueberries at Fisk Park to the popularity of the Tuesday night dances.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 5, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 5, 1920. The mysterious person hunt is back among the featured events at Park Night. The rules and prize are featured on page one. The track team, the Red Tops and tennis matches are lined up for the weekend at Fisk Park, said page one of the Fisk Bulletin. Page two is a mashup of stories about all things Fisk, including an announcement about the checkerboards being ready at the park and the results of the married men vs. the bachelors baseball game. On page three, the tug-of-war team issues a challenge, a women's tennis tournament is suggested and the Non Skids tie in ten innings. Also, the next Park Night schedule of events appears at the bottom half of the page. Page four sends Dot Couch off to her new life with a story and a photograph of attendees. The Machine Shop gains a lead in the factory league race and the pairings of the tennis tournament are announced.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 9, 1920.
A one page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 9, 1920. This special to the Bulletin is dedicated to the baseball supremacy of the entire plant. The two teams are Joe Bowerman's All Stars and Bill Rowland's Pets. Games will be played at Fisk Park. A best-of-five game series is planned and the teams are ready for the biggest inter-factory tournament of the year.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 12, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 12, 1920. The Bigelow-Hartfords are coming to town and they are bringing a crowd, or so says page one of the Bulletin. A call is out for all employees to attend the Red Tops game Saturday to show the visiting team who can cheer louder. In other page one news, the Boweman All-Stars lost the first game of the series for baseball bragging rights and the Red Tops have three tough games in a row. Page two highlights include an update and photograph on "Doc" Deroin, formerly of the By-Products Department, and new job in Chicago, a story on Gene Kane hitting a game winning single for the Non Skids and there is a need for more participants in the women's tennis tournament. The August 13, 1920 Park Night schedule and stories on the Red Tops win, the next clash of the bachelors and benedicts and Jack McEvitt's safety record appear on page three. Batting averages, baseball league standings and the quoits league make up the news on page four.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 19, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 19, 1920. Page one leads with Rowland's Pets taking the first two games with fine pitching performances by Pete Wood and Rube Richards. The Red Tops will play Three Rivers at the Park on Saturday and then travel to Fitchburg for the Sunday game. In other big news, Jimmie Lowe is hosting a clambake at his camp at Hampton Ponds. Page two stories talk about the poor attendance at Park Night on Friday. It was due to the weather. The Non-Skids win their fifth straight and have to play the Milton-Bradley team next. There are two stories on page three. One about the Red Tops shutting out the Tomville Big-Hearts and the other on how 29 departments get through July without a safety mishap. Bewteen the stories is a photograph of Red Tops catcher, Snubber Greenhalgh, tagging out a Big-Hearts player at the plate. The next Park Night scehdule is at the bottom half of the page. Page four is another grab-bag of short stories ranging from the tennis tournament, to the women's swim class, to the attendence at the Tuesday night dance. Dive in.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of August 26, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of August 26, 1920. Page one is all about the big plans for the Labor Day Weekend at the park. The track meet will be a big one. The Non Skids will be at the park on Saturday. The Red Tops have games against the Bristolites and the Norton Nine. And, the Stevens Band, with Harry Cook on vocals, will perform. Page two is the usual briefs and employee notes. Page three includes stories on the Non Skids loss and the wild post-game between the Pet's and the Mussers after the game was called on account of darkness. The game with the All-Stars and the Pets is also on page four, along with the Factory League highlights and a wrap-up of the latest Park Night and Tuesday night dance.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of September 2, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of September 2, 1920. It's Labor Day Weekend and the Bulletin has all the details. Page one tells the story and events of all sorts to suit all tastes are included on the schedule for the afternoon and evening. Page two stories consist of a piece on the sale of English aeroplane cloth available through the recreation department, something on the Red Tops vs. Greenfield Tap and Die and the Non -Skids complete two shutout games. Plus, there is a photograph of the married men's team. They are playing the bachelors team for baseball bragging rights around the plant. Page three news is less jovial. The Tuesday night dance is cancelled, the tennis tournament is finishing up and the Will Rogers movie, "The Strange Border" is the movie of the week. On page four things pick up a little with stories on the final games of the factory league, Rowland's Pets take the title and the tennis team beats the Ludlow team. Also, there is a lineup of the Labor Day Carnival events.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of September 9, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of September 9, 1920. Fall is coming and the Park Night season is coming to a close. Page one recaps the record breaking Labor Day weekend attendance and previews the big games coming on the final weekend of Park Night. Page two is crowded with employee notes, a story about the Heather Room leading the safety list, one about the married men winning baseball bragging rights and a brief on the tennis semi-final matches. Page three tells us that the Red Tops won in the first round of their playoffs and the final Park Night card is full of fun. Also, the schedule for the final Park Night is on the bottom half of the page. A huge photograph from one of the recent dances dominates page four along with stories about the Machine Shop losing to the Traffic Department, the marriage of Minnie Mortinson and the Pavilion being open Tuesdays and Friday in the fall for dances.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of September 17, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of September 17, 1920. On page one this week is a mix of stories that look at wrapping up a busy sports season for the Fisk Plant. The Non Skids, who placed third in the league, are to play first-place Winchester, with the results not making any changes to the standings. The factory league championship game between the Machine Shop and the Cord Tire division was postponed due to weather with no clear winner and both teams confident of victory. No-accident week will start soon and Buck Drennan, of the Machine Shop, will be leaving Fisk to attend Springfield College. Drennan was the coach of the Red Tops basketball team the previous year. On page two it is reported that the Springfield Republican has chosen two players from the Non Skids team, Marty Conroy and Frank Maguire, to be on the (mythical) Springfield All-Star team. Joe Lombard is the first person to make it to the tennis finals. The final Park Night was held up by rain. All outdoor activities were cancelled, but the dance that night was still held and determined to be a success. And, based on performance, there will five more nim-rods added to the shooting team. On page three the batting average of Mike Ryan, hitting .533, leads and Frank "Mac" Maguire pitching a no-hitter for the Non Skids follows. A photograph and story about the "Shirt-Tail Club" is in the center of the page. Three separate Fisker weddings lead page four with a story on the Friday night dance and one on the Red Tops chances at a league title.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of October 1, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of October 1, 1920. Page one headlines are "No Accident Week is a Success," "Red Tops Ring Down Curtain For 1920 With Brilliant Win," "Former Fiskers Playing Football" and "Five Fisk Girls in Accident." On page two is another story about Mike Ryan and his factory league batting average of .588. There is a story on the Western New England Soccer League. A story about the football team issuing a challenge to other teams in the factory league. Finally, Bert Nolan is taking his Mussers into training early for the winter sports season. On page three the Bulletin has chosen its factory league fantasy baseball team. Rounding out the page is a mix of employee notes and announcements. Page four announces Chauncey Allen as the tennis tournament champion, recaps the Red Tops successful season and reveals H.J. Pratt, Editor of the Bulletin, has gone on a two week vacation, but didn't tell anyone where he was going. On the bottom of the page is photograph of the 1920 Red Tops baseball team.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of November 12, 1920.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of November 12, 1920. The Bulletin has moved to a monthly publication for the winter season It will be published on the first Friday of each month. The page one headlines announce cash awards for good suggestions on the betterment of the plant, the bowling season is off to a good start and the Harvest Dance was a big success. On page two the stories go from the upcoming Turkey Shoot to Evelyn Sullivan, of the Garage office, celebrating her birthday. Lots of employee notes fill the rest of the page. Page three headlines are about how few loss-of-time accidents there were in October, 1920, the latest trouble Mickey Shea, of the Machine Shop was in and that the physical exams throughout the plant are almost finished. On page four, Miss Celia Moran will be the head of the newly formed Stenographic and Filing Department . An eye care specialist will visiting the plant to provide eye appointments to anyone who desires one. It is reported that John Collins has a new way of hunting ducks. And, finally, Fred Smith wins the plush baseball bat, whatever that means.
The Fisk Tire Company's Social and Athletic Association events and happenings for the week of February 7, 1919.
A four page newspaper describing the events related to the social groups and athletic clubs of the Fisk Tire Company for the week of February 7, 1919. In the Safety Contest 6-A has a slight lead over 45-B, plans for the February 20th Dance are in full swing and the Factory League is showing some fast games. Also on page one are photographs of five Fisk employee children. On page two Fred Belden speaks his mind about the card game featured in a past edition of the Bulletin. He wasn't too happy. The Red Tops basketball team beat the Westfield Whips again and the page one jumps land on page two. Ted Stack and Jack Martin have their photographs as young children featured at the top of page three. The Bike Tire women's team is leading the inter-factory basketball league and there are some fine crowds going to the Friday dances. A roundup of the other factory league games completes the page. Page four features a story about the Fisk Administrative Office growing over a 19 year period with a photograph of the office as it was in 1900. The Friday Flickerings column also appears and some sporting notes about the men's and women's bowling leagues wraps up the week's news.