UNIROYAL CHEM-TEXTS

Vol. 13, 1979 | PUBLISHED FOR THE PEOPLE OF UNIROYAL CHEMICAL | No. 3

Gov. Grasso Attends the 75th Anniversary of Chemical Plant

Overhead an airplane flew with a banner—Happy 75th Anniversary—Naugatuck Chemical—and the 60 piece Naugatuck High School Band played spirited melodies. Although the sky was overcast and rain threatened, it turned out to be an unforgettable day in the history of the Naugatuck Plant.

Gov. Ella Grasso, David Beretta, Chairman of the Board of Uniroyal, Inc.; Joseph Flannery, President of Uniroyal, Inc.; Vincento Calarco, President of Uniroyal Chemical and Robert Mazaika, Director of Manufacturing for the Chemical Division spoke briefly and congratulated the people of the plant for their excellent performance and their contribution to the Company. Other guests who attended the ceremony were Philip Rice, Factory Manager for 18 years; Mayor Bill Rado of the Borough of Naugatuck; June Mitchell, a representative from the office of Senator Weicker; Sheldon Washington, a representative from the office of Rep. Ratchford; Sen. Lou Cutillo; Rep. Neal Hanlon; and Bob Wooster, President of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce.

Factory Manager Eric Johnson welcomed the guests and the Flagship pennant was raised on the flagpole, a symbol of recognition for the people of the Chemical Plant.

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Gov. Ella Grasso was the main speaker at the 75th Anniversary of the Naugatuck Chemical plant. In addition to attending the ceremony and cutting the Flagship cake she announced that the Naugatuck Chemical plant is the first Company in Connecticut to initiate a demonstration project in cooperation with the Governor’s Ridesharing Task Force. (Naugatuck Daily News photo—Don Pascale)

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Gov. Ella Grasso enjoys the Flagship cake offered to her by Eric Johnson, Factory Manager. All employees shared a piece of the Flagship cake commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Naugatuck Chemical Plant.

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A proud day for the people of the Naugatuck Chemical plant was the raising of the Flagship on the Chemical yard flag pole.