The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-28
ARMY-NAVY E
 OVER SCOVILL'S
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the Scovill Co. and its workers and he expressed the pride of the city that local firm should be given such an honor. The company, he said, has been an industrial pioneer and has been in the forefront in industrial expansion in the country. Great credit should also be given, he said, to the more than 5000 main plant workers, many of them repre- sented by the Congress of Industrial Organization.
 Gov. Robert A. Hurley, unable to be present, sent a letter of con- graduation which was read by MT. Thomas. The people of Connecticut. said the governor, are proud to share with the company and its workers the great honor given by the Army and the Navy.
 Col. Payne, representing the Un- der-secretarieS of War and Navy, said he had known the company all his life.
 Company of Tradition
 "Your company" said Col. Payne, "has 8 long and hallowed tradition. It has played an important role in many wars. Very few companies have had a longer association or a more intimate connection with the War and Navy departments"
 "The nag you are to receive points not so much to the past as to the future. What we have done until now is only a prologue. We have much more to do. There must be no let-up whatever"
 Col. Payne pointed out that, at the end of six months, if Scovill's record is still noteworthy, 1t will be eligible for 8 star on the Army Navy "E" flag.
 ''1f our cause fails" he said, "all we hold dear is lost"
 The pennant was then raised by Omcers Timothy Lawlor and James Leary of the plant police.
 Goss Accepts Award
 MT. Goss. accepting the award. described the day as one of pride 4VA AAIh411kCAAACkAU d1Au WOAACISs
 "Our proud record" he said. Twill be zealously safeguarded and main- tained."
 The company, established in 1902, has furnished war material to the government in every war but that of the Revolution, MT. GoSs pointed out.
 Tt is with deep appreciation that I accept this dag," he said, land l pledge the company to still greater output in the months to come"
 The presentation to the veteran employees of "E" pins was then made by Commander H. o. D. Hunter of the Navy, who is now stationed at Yale University.
 Casey for Employes
 Acceptance of the Army Navy award on behalf of Scovill employees was made by Daniel J. Casey. vice. chairman of the Scovill Victory committee. "The fighting forces of the United States depend on us" said MT. Casey, land we won't let them down." Our motto IS More Quicker"
 The vast crowd was led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag by Dennis McGrath, president of the Scovill Brass Workers Union, which recently won an NLRB election and now represents over 1000 employees as bargaining agent.
 MT. GosS was thec interviewed briefly by MT. Thomas. He answered questions about the history of the company, and about Its plants out side of Waterbury.
 The program concluded with the singing of America" by the crowd, leb by Herbert c. Tilley, 3rd, and the Scovill chorus.
 Thomas Pays Tribute
 During the emonies MT. Thomas paid tribute to Scovill workers for their participation in the payroll deduction plan for pur- chase of War Bonds. He pointed to the Minuteman nag, flying from a nearby sta11 and said 1t was praise worthy that over 9S per cent of Scovill employees are buying bonds on the weekly deduction plan.
 The exercises were held under a warm summer sky. There was a frequent breeze, but one employe died and six others tainted during the ceremonies. wilson Veillette, . Scovill worker for 37 years, col- lapsed and was rushed to St. Marys hospital. but was found dead. He was said to have been i'll for some time. The six persons who fainted were given assistance at mobile first aid stations on the grounds.
 The ''E" received by Scovill's is the frst for any war plant in this