New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-03-23
OPTIMISTIC VIEWS
!. BY TRUMBULL HEAD
President Of Electrical Plant
Confident Depression Is Over
LOOKS FOR BETTER TIMES
Mrs. SenneI1 rendered Party
brotherhood Meeting Tonight
School Closes Tomorrow-Briefs.


! With the general feeling through
out the town that the factories are
contemplating going on shorter
hours than they have thus far the
residents have taken on a decided
pessimistic attitude. However, the
officials of the larger plants feel that
the low point has been reached in
the business depression and are look
ing forward to a slow but gradual
increase. John III. Trumbull, presi-
dent of the Trumbull Electric Nam
ufacturing company, the largest fac
tory in the town operating at the
present time, is of the opinion that
working hours will be extended, not
only in the Trumbull factory, but in
every one throughout the town and
the vicinity in general 1t is true
that the plant is operating on a
schedule of shorter hours now but
with the coming business that is pre-
dicted in the near future, these will
, be heightened, he thinks.
There have been persistent rumors
about town that the Trumbull plant
is steadily decreasing it's force of en-
ployes and shortening the working
i time. Mr. Trumbull and Stanley S.
! Gwillim, general superintendent of
! the concern, stated today that the
/ rumors were unfounded but admitted
/ that the policy of the factory had
| undergone some changes. There are
/ about $50 or possibly 800 employees
! on the force at the present time, of
which the majority are married men.
The married men and those employees
who have been with the concern for
many years, are given the preference
/ ID have somewhat longer hours
/ They average about four and five
| days week with eight or more hours
| a day The single men are given two
! and three days a week according to
| the orders standing in the depart
ments where they are employed. The
toolmakers are putting in as much
| as 55 hours week, but this is ex-
| ceptional compared to others
| However, it is the aim of the Off
Gals to keep the works as long as
there are standing orders and they
| have no intention of going on short
er time unless absolutely necessary
The plant will close down tomorrow
night at the usual time and remain
so until Monday morning.
$500 for Funds.
The general committee, team cap
tains and assistants, who are cam
Vassing the town in the interests of
the American Committee for Relief
III ireland, neIu a meeting last night
when reports on the progress of the
campaign were given. More than
$500 was collected the first day of
the drive and the officials in charge
are confident that the quota of ST.
500 for the town will be subscribed.
The funds collected will be dis
tributed by capable men and women
under the direction of the Society of
Friends who aided with such work
during the recent war.
The committee makes a direct ap-
peal to the people of the town to aid
in whatever way they can and help
reach the quota by the end of the
week when the campaign will end.
The team captains will hold a meet
ing every night when reports will be
submitted.
Birthday Party Held.
Mrs. Charles E. SenneIl was ten
dered a birthday party at her home
on Broad street yesterday afternoon
by several of her friends Refresh
ments were served and huge birth
day cake. decorated for the occasiQn.s
adorned the table, The color srter -
used in the dining room wasf<
Mrs. Senne1l was preseutr
hyacinth plant.
the party We're.
Mrs. Dwight M