Budget Director Stabile Retires After 53 Years
By AL DONALSON
. County Budget Director Nicholas Stabile, who was hired in 1924 on a temporary basis, has announced his retirement after 53 years service with the county.
. Stabile, 83, of Mt Lebannn yesterday said his resignation, submitted to the county commissioners Monday, is effective Aug 1.
. He had served as budget director, a job which previously carried the title of county statistician, for more than 40 years.
. Some of his county co-workers said Stabile, a legendary Grant Street figure, had considered retirement every day for the past 20 years.
. An uncharacteristically humorous county news release, prepared quickly yesterday after reporters learned of the resignation, said
. "He will probably be succeeded by Douglas E Brown, deputy budget director, an additional nine fiscal accountants and a computerized accounting system"
. The release praised Stabile's "brilliant mind which rivals any computer," and his "uncanny recall of figures," and his ability to perform "fantastic mathematical computations quickly nod accurately."
. Stabile once stunned a Press reporter by adding correctly a column of figures five wide and six deep in eight seconds.
. The news release also noted that Stabile has not added anyone to his staff during the past 10 years, even though the budget had increased more than 200 percent during that period.
NICHOLAS STABILE In budget post 40 years.
. His letter of resignation reads like a county history lesson:
. "In 1924. I entered county services as chief accountant in the department of works, which office was then located in the old city hall on Smithfield Street between Fifth and Oliver avenues.
. "The works department, newly organized, was the only official county department; there were no county parks, nor airports nor county hospitals to maintain.
. "My starling salary was $250 per month (it's now more than $2,000 per month). Laborers made 50 ceents an hour, truck drivers $150 per month The salaries of the county commissioners were $8 000 per year.
. "May I point out. however, that back in those days, county employees and elected officials were not subject to federal income taxes. Also, there were no state income or local wage taxes.
. "Then, the county budget was adopted at $18.6 million while todays is $234.6 million. The assessed realty valuation in 1924 was approximately $1.5 billion. It's valuation this year is over $5,2 billion." wrote Stabile.
. Before he started with the county. Stabile was a professional baseball player in the minor leagues before and after World War I, in which he served with the Army.
. He has managed to keep himself physically trim.
. "You should see him run up and down the steps in the Courthouse while all the young kids around here ride the elevators." said a clerk in the commissioners' office.
. One of his longtime friends said: "Just watch, on Aug. 2. he he'll be in his office."
. Which is partly true.
. The commissioners intend to retain his services as a consultant, said Administration Director Gordon Mulleneaux.
. This suits Stabile just fine
. "I will always stay busy." he said. "I might be sitting in a chair, but my mind is always working."
Courtesy of The Pittsburgh Press - Jul 16, 1977
By AL DONALSON
. County Budget Director Nicholas Stabile, who was hired in 1924 on a temporary basis, has announced his retirement after 53 years service with the county.
. Stabile, 83, of Mt Lebannn yesterday said his resignation, submitted to the county commissioners Monday, is effective Aug 1.
. He had served as budget director, a job which previously carried the title of county statistician, for more than 40 years.
. Some of his county co-workers said Stabile, a legendary Grant Street figure, had considered retirement every day for the past 20 years.
. An uncharacteristically humorous county news release, prepared quickly yesterday after reporters learned of the resignation, said
. "He will probably be succeeded by Douglas E Brown, deputy budget director, an additional nine fiscal accountants and a computerized accounting system"
. The release praised Stabile's "brilliant mind which rivals any computer," and his "uncanny recall of figures," and his ability to perform "fantastic mathematical computations quickly nod accurately."
. Stabile once stunned a Press reporter by adding correctly a column of figures five wide and six deep in eight seconds.
. The news release also noted that Stabile has not added anyone to his staff during the past 10 years, even though the budget had increased more than 200 percent during that period.
NICHOLAS STABILE In budget post 40 years.
. His letter of resignation reads like a county history lesson:
. "In 1924. I entered county services as chief accountant in the department of works, which office was then located in the old city hall on Smithfield Street between Fifth and Oliver avenues.
. "The works department, newly organized, was the only official county department; there were no county parks, nor airports nor county hospitals to maintain.
. "My starling salary was $250 per month (it's now more than $2,000 per month). Laborers made 50 ceents an hour, truck drivers $150 per month The salaries of the county commissioners were $8 000 per year.
. "May I point out. however, that back in those days, county employees and elected officials were not subject to federal income taxes. Also, there were no state income or local wage taxes.
. "Then, the county budget was adopted at $18.6 million while todays is $234.6 million. The assessed realty valuation in 1924 was approximately $1.5 billion. It's valuation this year is over $5,2 billion." wrote Stabile.
. Before he started with the county. Stabile was a professional baseball player in the minor leagues before and after World War I, in which he served with the Army.
. He has managed to keep himself physically trim.
. "You should see him run up and down the steps in the Courthouse while all the young kids around here ride the elevators." said a clerk in the commissioners' office.
. One of his longtime friends said: "Just watch, on Aug. 2. he he'll be in his office."
. Which is partly true.
. The commissioners intend to retain his services as a consultant, said Administration Director Gordon Mulleneaux.
. This suits Stabile just fine
. "I will always stay busy." he said. "I might be sitting in a chair, but my mind is always working."
Courtesy of The Pittsburgh Press - Jul 16, 1977
Budget Director Stabile Retires After 53 Years
By AL DONALSON
. County Budget Director Nicholas Stabile, who was hired in 1924 on a temporary basis, has announced his retirement after 53 years service with the county.
. Stabile, 83, of Mt Lebannn yesterday said his resignation, submitted to the county commissioners Monday, is effective Aug 1.
. He had served as budget director, a job which previously carried the title of county statistician, for more than 40 years.
. Some of his county co-workers said Stabile, a legendary Grant Street figure, had considered retirement every day for the past 20 years.
. An uncharacteristically humorous county news release, prepared quickly yesterday after reporters learned of the resignation, said
. "He will probably be succeeded by Douglas E Brown, deputy budget director, an additional nine fiscal accountants and a computerized accounting system"
. The release praised Stabile's "brilliant mind which rivals any computer," and his "uncanny recall of figures," and his ability to perform "fantastic mathematical computations quickly nod accurately."
. Stabile once stunned a Press reporter by adding correctly a column of figures five wide and six deep in eight seconds.
. The news release also noted that Stabile has not added anyone to his staff during the past 10 years, even though the budget had increased more than 200 percent during that period.
NICHOLAS STABILE In budget post 40 years.
. His letter of resignation reads like a county history lesson:
. "In 1924. I entered county services as chief accountant in the department of works, which office was then located in the old city hall on Smithfield Street between Fifth and Oliver avenues.
. "The works department, newly organized, was the only official county department; there were no county parks, nor airports nor county hospitals to maintain.
. "My starling salary was $250 per month (it's now more than $2,000 per month). Laborers made 50 ceents an hour, truck drivers $150 per month The salaries of the county commissioners were $8 000 per year.
. "May I point out. however, that back in those days, county employees and elected officials were not subject to federal income taxes. Also, there were no state income or local wage taxes.
. "Then, the county budget was adopted at $18.6 million while todays is $234.6 million. The assessed realty valuation in 1924 was approximately $1.5 billion. It's valuation this year is over $5,2 billion." wrote Stabile.
. Before he started with the county. Stabile was a professional baseball player in the minor leagues before and after World War I, in which he served with the Army.
. He has managed to keep himself physically trim.
. "You should see him run up and down the steps in the Courthouse while all the young kids around here ride the elevators." said a clerk in the commissioners' office.
. One of his longtime friends said: "Just watch, on Aug. 2. he he'll be in his office."
. Which is partly true.
. The commissioners intend to retain his services as a consultant, said Administration Director Gordon Mulleneaux.
. This suits Stabile just fine
. "I will always stay busy." he said. "I might be sitting in a chair, but my mind is always working."
Courtesy of The Pittsburgh Press - Jul 16, 1977
By AL DONALSON
. County Budget Director Nicholas Stabile, who was hired in 1924 on a temporary basis, has announced his retirement after 53 years service with the county.
. Stabile, 83, of Mt Lebannn yesterday said his resignation, submitted to the county commissioners Monday, is effective Aug 1.
. He had served as budget director, a job which previously carried the title of county statistician, for more than 40 years.
. Some of his county co-workers said Stabile, a legendary Grant Street figure, had considered retirement every day for the past 20 years.
. An uncharacteristically humorous county news release, prepared quickly yesterday after reporters learned of the resignation, said
. "He will probably be succeeded by Douglas E Brown, deputy budget director, an additional nine fiscal accountants and a computerized accounting system"
. The release praised Stabile's "brilliant mind which rivals any computer," and his "uncanny recall of figures," and his ability to perform "fantastic mathematical computations quickly nod accurately."
. Stabile once stunned a Press reporter by adding correctly a column of figures five wide and six deep in eight seconds.
. The news release also noted that Stabile has not added anyone to his staff during the past 10 years, even though the budget had increased more than 200 percent during that period.
NICHOLAS STABILE In budget post 40 years.
. His letter of resignation reads like a county history lesson:
. "In 1924. I entered county services as chief accountant in the department of works, which office was then located in the old city hall on Smithfield Street between Fifth and Oliver avenues.
. "The works department, newly organized, was the only official county department; there were no county parks, nor airports nor county hospitals to maintain.
. "My starling salary was $250 per month (it's now more than $2,000 per month). Laborers made 50 ceents an hour, truck drivers $150 per month The salaries of the county commissioners were $8 000 per year.
. "May I point out. however, that back in those days, county employees and elected officials were not subject to federal income taxes. Also, there were no state income or local wage taxes.
. "Then, the county budget was adopted at $18.6 million while todays is $234.6 million. The assessed realty valuation in 1924 was approximately $1.5 billion. It's valuation this year is over $5,2 billion." wrote Stabile.
. Before he started with the county. Stabile was a professional baseball player in the minor leagues before and after World War I, in which he served with the Army.
. He has managed to keep himself physically trim.
. "You should see him run up and down the steps in the Courthouse while all the young kids around here ride the elevators." said a clerk in the commissioners' office.
. One of his longtime friends said: "Just watch, on Aug. 2. he he'll be in his office."
. Which is partly true.
. The commissioners intend to retain his services as a consultant, said Administration Director Gordon Mulleneaux.
. This suits Stabile just fine
. "I will always stay busy." he said. "I might be sitting in a chair, but my mind is always working."
Courtesy of The Pittsburgh Press - Jul 16, 1977
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