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Alden Times

Location

Alden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

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Alden Times publication note from Alden Iowa

The Alden Times is published every Thursday and entered at the post office at Alden Iowa as second class mail matter under the Acts of Congress.

Alden Iowa

Time for a Showdown in Labor Legislation Tiffs

The piece argues against labor leaders abusing power and supports curbs on unions. It cites Phelps Adams reporting on extortion, bribery, mayhem, and terrorism linked to unscrupulous leadership. The author insists proposed laws protect workers while limiting coercive union tactics and government defiance.

House Phelps Adams Washington The New York Sun al Capone

Einstein Warns On Atomic Bomb Threat In Maginot Line

A quotation from Albert Einstein emphasizes that fear of atomic weapons shapes security thinking, comparing the imagined safeguards to a Maginot Line and noting the danger such imaginary security poses.

Albert Einstein

What Free Enterprise Means Descriptions by President Truman

President Truman described the free competitive enterprise system as allowing every individual to choose where to go and what calling to pursue, with the freedom to seek rewards accordingly. He framed it as a system of individual liberty guiding work and reward within a competitive market.

Truman

The Free Enterprise Concept and Government Roles

The passage defends free enterprise as rewarding effort and capital, allowing individuals to pursue lawful ventures without coercion. It argues government should avoid interference, oppose socialized enterprise, and ensure the economic system remains governed by clear rules while individuals bear losses or gains.

Weekend Break-In At Jake Trutza’s Residence

Early Sunday morning a break in occurred at Jake Trutza’s home with seven cases of beer taken along with several cartons of cigarettes and 50 pennies. Entry was gained via the rear door, and the thieves likely used a truck or car to load the loot. No suspects named, no arrests reported.

Jake Trutza Ientrance L. S. Cox Colfax William Squires Mae Squires Fred Hail Messrs Cox Squires W. P. Nelson Walt Perry Everhart W. W. Fiske Alden John Watt W. A. Johnson St. Louis Dr. W

Physicians convention and family reunion at Wayne Miller home

A. attended the annual convention of the American College of Physicians. Messrs. and Mesdames W. B. Miller and C. C. Miller, Barton and Kent, were Baxter visitors Sunday in the Wayne Miller home. The occasion was a family reunion in honor of Mrs. W. B.'s birthday and a very enjoyable time was had.

American College of Physicians Messrs. and Mesdames W. B. Miller C. C. Miller Barton Kent Baxter Wayne Miller W. B

Masonic Temple Cornerstone Laying Set for Alden

The cornerstone of the new Masonic temple in Alden will be laid next Saturday afternoon with Grand Master Belt Grand Secretary Hunt and Grand Junior Warden Larson among those assisting. Mrs Hattie Burns suffered a serious cut injuring an artery in her left hand after a milk bottle top broke off while she carried milk for the milk man. She was taken to a doctor for treatment. Last evening friends gathered at Mrs R A Schmedhka to honor Mrs C G Giffer with a picnic supper and reminiscences. attendees included Mesdames Ada Cousin C C Miller H Lawton A D Pettenger A J Rummel and Miss Lucile Wagner Clem Rummel.

Alden Belt Hunt Larson Hattie Burns R. A. Schmedhka C. G. Giffer Mesdames Ada Cousin C. C. Miller H. Lawton A. D. Pettenger

Alden Variety Store Promises Wide New Line Additions

An Alden Variety Store ad exclaims a bold demand to shop, denying begging claims and boasting plans to expand stock with items from paint brushes to chinaware, shoes, laces, soap and more, signaling a broad makeover push.

Alden

Harmony Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Dagit in April

Mrs Raymond Dagit hosted the Harmony club Friday afternoon April 25 with 14 members present and guests Mrs Denny Crouch and Mrs Floss Bryan. The afternoon was social with a tray lunch served by Mrs Dagit assisted by her daughter Mrs Harold Nerland. Next meeting will be with Mrs Raymond Johnson.

Raymond Dagit Harmony Club Denny Crouch Floss Bryan

Gwen Groves Fourth Birthday Party Hosts

Mrs. Gerald Groves entertained last Tuesday for her daughter Gwen's fourth birthday. Ice cream and a birthday cake were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Grove and Harley, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Millsap, Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Barry, Le Ann, and Miss Martha Sorenson.

Gerald Groves Gwen Leslie Grove Harley L. A. Millsap

Out of Town Guest Honored at Card Party

On Thursday afternoon April 24 Mrs. Herman Barr hosted a card party for her sister Mrs. Ray Fremming of Chicago. Five hundred was played at three tables. High prize went to Mrs. Dan Payton and Mrs. Dick Smith. traveling prize to Mrs. Carl Sylvester. Mrs. Barz served a tray lunch.

Herman Barr Ray Fremming Chicago Dan Payton Sow Dick Smith Carl Sylvester Barz

30th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Selmer Norem Home

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday April 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Selmer Norem to honor their 30th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson of Alden, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Borschel and son, Selma Norem and Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Norem and family of Iowa Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Norem and sons of Ellsworth, and Paul and Wayne Howe.

Selmer Norem Joe Johnson Alden Kenneth Borschel Selma Norem Gerhard Norem Iowa Falls Clarence Norem Ellsworth Paul Wayne Howe

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