Conference at Textile Mills Delayed by Superintendent Absence
A proposed meeting between Textile Workers Local 84 and president Theodore Thierne of Waste Knitting Mills was postponed due to Superintendent Fred Thieme’s illness. The issue awaits Thieme’s return, with the workforce continuing normal operations. They plan to revisit a one cent per dozen increase in seamless hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thieme
Textile Workers’ Local
Textile Workers of America
Theodore #1 Thierne
Thierne
Thieme
Fort Wayne wool shippers protest proposed classification change
H O Fairweather leads Fort Wayne wool shippers in Chicago to oppose a proposed reclassification removing wool from second to third class, raising minimums from 10 090 to 24 10 pounds, arguing it creates handling hardship for large lots. Local firms Kraus Apfelbaum Wertheimer cited as interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Fairweather
Fort Wayne
Ter
Chicago
Fairweather
Fairweauther
Wril Brothers
Kraus & Apfelbaum
N. Wertheimer & Sons
Ligonier
Four new members join Wayne Electric Quarter Century Club
Four long serving workers at Wayne Electric Works earned membership in the Quarter Century club, bringing the local roll to thirty four. New members include August Kayser, Jeremiah Yereniah, William Creiphioty, Charlee Haag, and Eugene McLaughlin, with BA Barnes serving as club president. The organization exists in most General Electric plants and is highly coveted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot Wayne Electric Works
August Kayser
Yereniah
William Creiphioty
Charlee Haag
Eugene McLaughlin
BA. Barnes
General Electric Works
Wedding Postponed After Appendicitis Threat
Henry Grothaus, a Pennsylvania shop employee, underwent appendicitis surgery on the eve of his wedding to Miss Lillian Watson. Although improving, the ceremony slated for next Tuesday is postponed. Grothaus previously lived in Freeman, Ohio, and is a patient at the Arthurian hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grothaus
Pennsylvania
Lillian Watson
Sr. Grothaus
Freemanl
Ohio
Hale & Patient
Autheran Hospital
Injured Firemen Recovering After Oakwood Freight Crash
J Mahoney of Kansas City and W J Davidson firemen injured in the rear end collision on the Bickel Plate at Oakwood Ohio are steadily improving at St Josephs hospital. They were taken after the wreck and will soon be able to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Mahoney
Kansas City
W. J. Davidson
Oakwood
Ohio
St. Joseph's Hostil
Peensy Planing Mill Operative Injured in Accident
Gunk, a machine operator at the Pennsylvania plant, was injured when an eroded lumber piece leaned from the saw and struck his face. He suffered a gash to the cheek and was treated by a physician. He will be off duty for several days.
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Gunk
Pennsylvania
Wilhy
Lima
L. BR. Barnes
Pennsylvania Division
Machiniat M. A. Welch
Pennsylvania Airbrake Department
Ohio
Fran Besay
Rasa Poandry Machine Works
Boasy
Oklahma
Annie
G. McCoy
Svne
Merz
Mra
Mera
W. A. Wine
Bartenders Plan for Annual Picnic and Field Day
The five officers and arrangement committee of Bartenders Local No. 303 are finalizing plans for the annual outing at FitzGerald's grove on June 5. The all day event features ample food and drink, an amusement program, and multiple athletic activities. Transportation includes Rohison Park Stop 10 service and a special bus line. A meeting at the Bartenders' hall next Sunday will confirm arrangements and membership applications. The local also dispatches a special G.R. & I. train from Richmond to distribute supplies along its northern route, visiting divisions as far as Grand Rapids, with three days needed to complete stops.
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Fitager
Alv’s
Fitzgérald’s Grove
Rohison Park
F Committee
Hartenders’ Hall
Kone
Additio
Hichmond
Grand Rapids
R. E. Casey
R. G. Jones
J.B. Betts
Joseph B. Trimble
Lima
Pennsylvania
J. Lebanfer
Fort Wagon Electric Works
Pont
Schultz
St. Joph’s Hospital
Willis R. Miner
Pennantt
Detroit
B. F. Sarver
Martinsville
Fort Wayne
Leo Smith
Wabasha
Churubugen
A. C. Bodde
Youngstown
Ohio
Purtdue University
Lafayette
General Electric Company
George Mitten
Purdue
W. Merchant
JE. Branson
FL. Rand
W. B. Miller
P.W. Payne
Russell Gracter
A. Staak
Wade Reed
Swinney Park
H. D. Murphy
Mlatives
Richmond
Ind
Bellefontaine
Harold Marka
A. Bailey
Penaylvania
Kelsér
Huston Heads Street Car Local Officers Named
The Street Car Man's union section held at Harmony hall chose officers led by C. B. Huston as president and J. E. Helin as vice president. Other roles filled include FR. Boyer financial secretary Higsh Muff ending secretary Hotfman Bruns treasurer and Al. Fenton conductors ry Brock warden D. Rush contractor. Executive board selections include CG. B. Huston C. J. Friene J. 0. Holra J. B. Mills and J. 0.1 McKewen.
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Man's Onion
Harmony Hall
C. B. Huston
J. E. Helin
FR. Boyer
Higsh Muff
Priscilla Aid Ladies to Entertain at Mrs Blue’s Home
The Priscilla Aid society of the TL dies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors will be entertained this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. C. M. Blue, 229 East Woodland Avenue. Mrs. Bol is to be the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Aid Society of
The
C. M. Blue
East
Woodland Avenue
Bol
Industrial Notes From Fort Wayne Plant
Engineers and workers in Fort Wayne leave for Lima and Detroit jobs while others shift duties at the General Electric and Pennsylvania shops. Assignments include foremen, apprentices, and trainees moving between Lima Ohio Detroit Michigan and local plants as summer work and medical leave alter schedules.
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Pennnsylvania
Weitward Hara
Big Pournes
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
B.C. Mennewiseh
Pennsylvania
Tly
Buffalo
Acher Pélata
Ryan
Sagurday
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Knitting Mills
Quarter Century Club
Peensy Planing Mil Operative
Indiana Loan CO
Fitzgerald’s Grove
Huston
Priscilla Aid
Mey. L
Ana Ruoon
Ae Rae
Pe Ly
Woimnen
50C Union
Raney Cyaper
Billy Boy
Pommyt Tucker
Balvriggan
Mt Athletic
Abor
Spector
HOPE
Satren
Pat
Ibears
Ineluil- Ing
I— For
Bollar Way
Eteeet
Sena
Tiynistay Windaye
Serim
X. Veil
Crimetilnesa
Livturtad
Bawer
Chews
Sertlewestern
Pydwood
Robinson
J. G. Hoek
Permaylvania
Wych
Hite
Ina
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