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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1948
Page
7
Five men of the day shift at Ilsco Copper Tube and Products Co. have been promoted by Cecil Daniels UAW Local 17 as part of a new policy. The promotion honors select workers and reflects changes in the company’s seniority and advancement rules.
Frank Salie and department chiefs including Bob Slothman Eugene Robinson and Ed Heimendinger receive pay raises. Al Bono resigns as Local 17 financial secretary and treasurer. Ann Finn named to complete term. Tony Hartman returns to work after illness. Blank's team leads the Ilsco Bowling League with Scull's and Hill's close behind. Several personal notes mention hunting plans hospital recovery and a drum star rival in a local inspection office.
In 1947 firms spent large sums on advertising for soap and other goods. Procter and Gamble allocated 27,912,122 dollars and Colgate Palmolive 15,382,134 dollars. Other major ad outlays were General Motors 18,020,973 dollars General Foods 14,251,648 dollars and Sterling Drug 13,098,381 dollars.
The Directory of Labor Unions reports 15,600,000 workers belong to labor organizations. This includes 197 national and international unions plus independent locals, covering adults 21 years and over.
Edith Whitehouse recuperates at home under doctors care after illness. Gayle Clifton remains in Dunham hospital and welcomes visits. Entertainment chair Helen Ferguson reveals a December 19 Christmas party for children and an adults’ continuation, with February plans for the Local’s eighth anniversary. Job evaluation updates from McKinley Davis and E G Williams note unsettled studies and possible bracket changes. Ray Caldwell’s wife was shot by a hunter. Pete Kreichler remains active at Formica. Bud Boothe welcomes a baby daughter born November 19, both mother and child reportedly healthy. Several staff remain on the sick list with corrections to Hazel Wilson's status.
Washington officials consider a proposed Labor Department order to ban 16 and 17 year olds from operating dangerous metalworking machines. If approved, 18 would be the minimum age for those specific jobs following a November hearing and related studies.
A West End group met Friday November 19 at 564 Armory Avenue Recreation Hall to form the 17th Ward Democratic Association. Nate Jordan served as temporary organizer and presiding officer.
The meeting underscored the importance of the organization in the 17th Ward. Four top officers were elected: Terner Madsen Py al Spacniee ulion as president, George Chisholm as vice president, Tessie Doe as recording secretary, and Nate Jordan as financial secretary treasurer. A Constitution Committee was also chosen, and strong enthusiasm suggested future success.
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