The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
| NAUGATUCK | Rubber Mill Closes;
 More Work Assured
WOons0cket Plants Work Will Be Handled ill Borough
 Democratic Convention Called

 Announcement of the closing of | another plant of the United States Rubber company, the Woonsocketl | mill effective April 10, was an- npunced this morning by Factory | Manager Walter H. Norton of the local plants of the U. s. Rubber com- pany in a general notice posted In the factory dealing with present in- dustrial conditions. Much of the work now done at the Woonsocket plant will be ham d1ed by the local plants, it was ex- piained this morning. AS a result of | the closing of the plant, the local management announced that the local plants will be, in position to give operators definite schedule of at least three days week and that it is the expectation and earnest hope that the working schedule may be raised toffive days week in May, with increased employment after the summer shutdown period. In line with the above announce ment attention was called to the fact that the past year has been poor due to the business conditions and also to poor weather conditions for rub- Der goods.
 The company, it is explained. has operated at loss during the past year. Efforts to reduce this loss is to be made and employees are to be asked to accept a revision in rates that will enable the plants to manu- facture merchandise more cheaply. The rate revision will be effective the week beginning April 13.
 For several weeks the footwear dt- visions of the local plants have been operating on one and two day week schedules.
 The management, the notice states was loath to make any rate revision under the existing business cOndi- tions and the matter was deferred until the company was in 9 position to give the operators a definite pro- duction schedule of at least three days a week. The notice calls atten- ton to the employees that the wish 70 impress upon them that any sav- ings they may make in material, equipment, supplies or reduction of damaged goods will have an effect in their future earnings.
 Democratic Convention Called
 The democratic town and borough convention to nominate candidates for office to be voted on at the arl- been called for Thursday night at 3 o'clock in the borough court room by Mrs Annie B. Calvin, chairman of the democratic town committee. a'fe convention will be attended by seven delegates and two alternates from each ward named at the party caucuses last week. The convention den, tax collector, town clerk, bor- ough treasurer, borough auditor, registrar of voters, town school com mittee, selectmen and baliffs. The convention will also choose a town committee. Warden Frank T. Green, 1t is believed, will again receive the nomination to head the ticket.
 In Charge of Military Training
 Captain J. William Johnson of this borough has again been named in charge of the Citizens Military Train ing camp affairs for the district of Naugatuck for the coming year. The training camps will be held during the summer months. The object of the camps is to bring together men of high type from all sections of the country on a common basis of equal- ity and under the most favorable conditions of outdoor life. to stim- ilate and promote citizenship. patri- otism and Americanism and through expert physical direction, athletic coaching and military training, to benefit the young men individually, and bring them to realize their ob- ligation to their country. The course
 
 days and there is no obligation for future service attached to attendance as these camps.
 The government pays all the ex- penses of those attending, consisting Of transportation to and from camp, uniforms, food, medical attendance and all other necessary expenses.
 Dr E. E. Williams of this borough who holds the commission of lieu tenant in the United States Army Medical Reserve corps, will examine all local applicants free of charge, and Dr Harold Johnson and Dr w. l.. Hill have also expressed will ingness to examine young men with out expense to them.
 Captain Johnson will gladly supply any information in regards to the acmps to young men who are inter ested. His address is 121 Cliff street.
 Taxed $75 and Costs
 Albert Florio of 176 Frank street, New Haven charged with operating an overloaded truck on the high ways, was fined $75 and costs in the borough court this morning. The total fine and costs amounted to ss6.41. Florio was taken into cus- tody yesterday by State Policeman Russell J. Olson. The truck was said to be of three ton capacity and Florio was carrying three ton over weight.
 Rehearsal Held
 Another successful rehearsal of the cast in the American Legion musical revue and minstrel to be staged in the Gem Opera house next week was held last night in the Gem.s There are still few open ings in the cast for local talent and those who would like to take part in the play are asked to get in touch with Clifton V. Cross, chairman of the talent committee.
 Fish and Game Club Meet
 The April meeting of the Nauga- tuck Fish and Game Club will be held tonight at o'clock in the borough court room. Plans for the opening of the trout season will be discussed and report will be submitted by the game committee on pheasants which have been released in the bor- Ough recently.
 Not a Candidate
 Borough Treasurer John Branni- be candidate for the office of bor- ough treasurer at the coming bor- ough eleceion. MT Brannigan has served as treasurer for the past year and has given excellent services. He was slated to again be named by the party but he states that other inter- ests will occupy his time during the coming year and he does not wish to be 8 candidate. The announcement was received with regret by the par ty leaders as he is a strong vote get- ter. He is president of the Demo- f4<S <xA l. 4~-.H. n MR~.