The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
New Latex Developed

A new synthetic rubber latex has ben developed and Is in production by the United States Rubber Con- pany at the Governments synthetic latex plant here in Naugatuck, J. P. Coe, general manager of the company's Naugatuck Chemical and Synthetic Rubber divisions, an- lounced today.
 The new latex is a modification of the butadienesytrene type of syn- thetic rubber, MT. Coe states. "Ad- vantages of the new latex are greater uniformity and more easy handling and shipping. It mixes well with other ingredients and is there fore very easily compounded for uniform viscosity and other desired properties"
 These advantages are said to give the new lateX superior properties in saturating paper and fabrics for shoe parts and other artificial lea thers; in the backing of pile fabrics for upholstery and carpet manufac- turing; and in binding vegetable fibers and animal hair for the cush- ioning of combat tanks, parachute seats and backs and upholstery. These properties also are of value in the Oolutioning or dipping of tire cord with synthetic rubber latex.
 The new lateX gives more uni form tensile strength and improve ment in other physical properties in most finished products, but much work remains to be done before 1t is the equal of natural rubber lateX In thin wall dipped goods" MT. Coe said.
 This development is just one more example of the continuous improvement in synthetic rubber technology which has ben accom- plished by scientists of the rubber, petroleum and chemical industries cooperating under supervision Of Rubber Reserve Company in uni ted war effort. More than one hun dred thousand pounds, dry weight. of this latex was produced in its first SO days of manufacture"
 Party Held
 A surprise birthday party was en- dered Mrs. Albert Butkus of Mill vile recently at the home of Mrs. Julia Wilkas of Millville.
 Motion pictures were taken and an enjo. able evening was had by all. Refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Butkus received many beau- tiful gifts from the group.
 Those attending were: Misses Rose Memet. Lucille DeCarlo, Jean Harvey, Rita Joyce, Helen Pocoskl, Leonora Butkus, EStelle OlzeWskl, Constance Wilkas also Mir and Mrs. Daniel Wilkas, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Steponitis, Mrs. Alfred Benson, Mrs. Walton Anderson, Mrs. Amelia Butkus, Mrs. James Wilkas, Mrs. Florence White, Mrs. Arthur Pod zuinas, Mrs. Julia Wilkas, Mrs. Al bert Butkus, Mrs. James Wilkas, Coast Guardsman James Jarvis and Edward Thomas.
 K. of C. Installations
 A large crowd attended the meet ing of Ojeda Council, No 53, Knights of Columbus at which Dis trict Deputy Charles H. Flynn Of Ansonia installed the following Cff1- cers: Grand Knight, Francis l.. Caulfeld; deputy grand knight, Thomas Gunnoud; chancellor. James Moore; treasurer, PatrlcK J, Fitzgerald; financial secretary, Will liam J. Labor; trustee, Fred Zehn- der; inside guard, John ODonnel; outside guard, Michael J. l1onan; chaplain, Rev. George Dunn.
 The deputy was assisted by Grand Knight John F. Ryan and members of Ansonia council.
 District Deputy Flynn gave a very interesting account of the aims ot activities of the Knights in the country and in the local district.
 Colonel M. J. OLeary of Savannah, Georgia, gave Q history, past and present of the activities of the Knights of Georgia and other southern states and Rev. Dunn spoke interestingly on future plans Tor the local council.
 ROtarians View Films
 Sound motion pictures, entitled