U.S. Rubber’s Move To Shelbyville Was Tremendous Boost To Economy The man circled in the above photo is Clyde Waters, 1912-1964. Many thanks to his son, Gary Waters, who provided the photo. In its Dec. 7. 1933 issue, the Shelbyville Gazette devoted practically its entire news and advertising space to one firm in Shelbyville. That was the date that the official signing of an agreement between Shelbyville Mills U. S. Rubber Co. was announced to the public. And there was…
In its Dec. 7. 1933 issue, the Shelbyville Gazette devoted practically its entire news and advertising space to one firm in Shelbyville. That was when the official signing of an agreement between Shelbyville Mills U. S. Rubber Co. was announced to the public. And there was every reason the Gazette and its subscribers rejoiced in the announcement. One of the nation’s largest and most prestigious industries had just bought the Sylvan Mills or Shelbyville Mills Cotton weaving plant and…
This was not the worst year the Depression but it was not the best either and the news a new industry with a record of steady employment despite the hard times was coming the town was cause for rejoicing. “Perhaps the most significant factors for Shelbyville in this announcement are that the mills are being started into immediate operation. They will be brought up to maximum capacity as soon possible, and they will give employment to approximately 500 people, with…
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