Labor Day Reflections At Card Loom Plant
A Labor Day piece notes the U.S. holiday traditions and rising living costs while recalling Taft Hartley law impacts. It mentions staff at the Varnish Dept and multiple plant workers, with upbeat notes about weekend plans and precincts like the stamping room and guard house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Maher
Reds
John
al Dickman
Gang
Grandpa Hettle
George
George the 3Rd
Tommy Nolan
Rumor Mill Notes Local Figures Amid Hospital Hints
A casual item mentions Joe Kelsch seen on the fourth floor hallway during a hot spell without a shirt. Freddy Woods reportedly back in the veterans hospital, with W. Hughes also in hospital. Wishing both good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kelsch
Joe
Freddy Woods
Veterans Hospital
W. Hughes
Second Shift News From Helen Ferguson Column
Helen Ferguson notes post vacation adjustments at the plant. New stewards fill vacancies left by returning workers. Rose Stivers departs for California. Amelia Hart joins the Refreshment Committee. Stock 2 rehiring includes Nellie Perry and Prentie Bolden. Larry Williams brings wife home from hospital. Machine Shop layoffs reversed as orders rise. Mae Rist returns after sickness. Leslie Roy will serve as chief steward during Ferguson’s UE convention absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Amelia Hart
Nellie Perry
Prencie Bolden
Bob
Larry Williams
Mae Rist
Leslie Roy
New Location for Associatesy at 607 Vine Street
The business reopens across the street at 607 Vine Street with new location notice. Stephan Kentz Sirotnik Clarke announce the move to a nearby storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associsiesy
Sephan
Kentz
Sirotnik
Clarke
Fdmiston
Vine Street
Labor Day Message Urges Voter Registration Amid War Fears
A 1948 Labor Day editorial urges workers to register to vote to counter worries from inflation Taft Hartley law and wartime fear. It calls for families to pledge to vote in 1949 for relief from insecurity and notes local sights including Killis Taylor returning from hospital and tomato thefts from Betty Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killis Taylor
Betty Crane
Formica Notes local union life and personal milestones
The note signals Marion Vallandingham’s marriage on vacation in Somerset Kentucky and other union updates. It mentions Lou Block’s wife in hospital, Florence Goddard and Katherine Seiler returning to work, Virg Helfrich’s bar tender job, Roscoe Higginbotham’s brother’s funeral, two coworkers becoming fathers, a thanks to stewards after illness, a bereavement for Vernie Pennington, and a draft registration by Walter Smith. It also notes a Greater Cincinnati UE stewards meeting and a reader’s positive reaction to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Block
Jeanette
Press Dept
Kentucky
John Stanberry
Shipping Dept
Joe Grote
Joe
John
Walter Smith
Greater
Cincinnati
Grievance Won After Steward Joe Sawyer Led Effort
The Shop Committee secured a favorable grievance victory thanks to steward Joe Sawyer. An employee named Tommie Larkins remains in serious condition after injuries. Bob Baumer welcomed a baby son during his vacation, with mother and baby both reported well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sawyer
Tommie Larkins
Bob Baumer
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Novelty Workers
Esa Fighting Pledge
PJMW-2
U. S
The
Philippines
Helen Ferguson
Rose Stivers
Rose Miles
California
Palace Hotel
DR. Pollack
WCKY
Ae Prefect
Moonlite Gardens
Oakley Building and Loan Co
Madison
the Petri Wine CO
San Francisco, Calif
Formica Notes
Marion
Slim) Vallandingham
Treating 3
Formica
Slim
Somerset, Ky
Earl Hessler
Mrs. Neville Pennington
Vernie Marie
John Schwarz
E. McMillan
Montfort Huts
G.C
Swim For Recreation and Health
North Bend Road
Montana
CLUB
Flamingo
Hemlock
York Street
Newport
Nalnut Hills
Taft Rd
Kemper Lane
Western Hills
Glenway Ave
Ferguson Rd
Bern's
Cheviot & North Bend Roads
Anna and Hillside Ave
Lockland
O Valley
Anderson Ferry Road
Price Hull
West Nooa
Middlewes
Spring Grove Ave
Pressler’s Cafeteria
East Sixth Street
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