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Newspaper

Labor World

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1947

Page

1

A Tentative Look at Summer Plans and Local Progress

The piece laments a failing summer scene in a wealthy town, calling for community investment in pools and parks. It praises Hershey Pennsylvania as a model of urban amenities and humane spirit, notes local radio taxi advances, and mentions legal prose around a Reardon case with alleged inconsistencies in prosecution.

Miltown Kenown United States Hick Sam Hershey Western Cartriage Company United Lass Alton Hox Board Laclede Biceh American Lead and Ssimelling Company Heardon Cate Reardon Fink

Prominent Labor Leaders Here Soon In Alton

A Stone Black member of the executive Board of the Glass Bottle Blowers Association visits Alton to attend the arrival of Lee W. Ninton president of the organization. Black lives in Alton but spends most of his time at the national headquarters in Philadelphia.

A Ston Black Glass Botte Blowers Association Alton Lee W. Ninton Mr. Black National Philadelphia Lee W. Minton Zera C. Wright Glass Bottle Blowers Association

April 18 Arrival Linked to National Safety Council

The National Safety Council reports April 18 will see Alton greet Leo W. Minton and Zera C. Wright as president and vice president. The note highlights a looming focus on labor figures and industry blows linked to the United States and Canada amid broader safety concerns.

Alton Leo W. Minton Zera C. Wright Glan Betle Blowers United State Canada Bova Sof Aon Glos Bote Blowers

To Visit Alton Era C Wright International Vice President

International Vice-President C Wright plans a trip to Alton with Glass Bot President Minton on a stated date. The visit aims to discuss industry matters and strengthen relations between the organizations.

Era C. Wright Glass Bot Minton

Retail Clerks No 344 Sign New Contracts

A fragmented report outlines new contracts signed by Retail Clerks No 344 and mentions local leaders and unions across Illinois towns. It notes a ceremony at the Bon Air building and a banquet at Stratford Hotel with President Minton and Vice-President Wright, plus planned plant tours and meetings at the Glass Bottle Blow plant and Alton Senior High School.

Alton Wich Owens-Knois Glass Works Minton Bon Air Stratford Hotel Pree Siding Wright Newton Black Lloyd I. Tribble The Labor World Streator East St. Louis Hills Inora Lincoln Rom Tuneheon Ge Cb Alton Senior High School

Club Alamo Opens As Modern Alton Nightspot

Jerre Cammack announces the Club Alamo near Alton on Route 140 featuring a stage bar, electric organ, modern decor, and a newly laid dance floor. The venue promises top entertainment, dressy furnishings, and a fashionable atmosphere for the Alton Wood River area.

Alamo Alton Alton- Wood River Shheck Jerre Cammack Club Alamos AL Ton Radius

Leather Workers notes lead to delegate seats at spring convention

Women nominees Es Villa Frat Branca arahberse and Ossie Picket are slated as delegates for Leather Workers Local No. 31. Prominent speakers including Victor Olander and Agnes Nestor Jinan to address at the Leland Hotel in Springtil and a dinner follows on Monday. Members Lenton Smith Troley Virginn Jones and Anna Tones are listed as sick or injured.

Wome Trader Union Leathe Workers Es Villa Frat Branca Arahberse Ossie Leland Hotel Springtil Victor Olander Agnes Nestor Jinan Monay Leland Gig Hasper Lenton Smith Troley Virginn Jones Alton Memorat Anna Tones

Moose to Institute Alton Lodge Sunday

Arrangements for establishing the new Alton Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose are completed. The institution ceremonies occur Sunday April 3 at 1 30 p m at Turner Hall with Supreme Lodge officials and a large delegation expected. Charter membership applications will be taken until April 13.

Alton Loyal Order of the Moose Turner Hall Supreme Lodge of Mooseheart Team W Moose Leaton P. Nobis The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge

Bartenders Delegates In Milwaukee At International Convention

Mrs. Nancy Sarhage and George Batson, officials of Bartenders and Waitresses Local No. 243, travel to Milwaukee for the International convention running April 4 to 12. Delegates will discuss liquor and food industry issues and related actions.

Milwaukee Nancy Sarhage George Batson Sehroed

Madison County Labor League Endorses East Alton Wood River Candidates

The Madison County Non-Partisan Labor League stages its classifications for East Alton and Wood River candidates. Endorsed indicates prior public office and a strong record, Recommended shows merit despite no prior office, and No Action flags missing information or absence from questioning.

East Alton Wood River Madison County Non-Partisan Labor League Non-Partian Labor Labor Hall League

Wood River Ward Candidates Endorsements Listed

Joseph veian received 3. veian, 0 action with J Hudock, James Buckner, and Henry Coffmann recommended. Wards include endorsements for Vaughn Bal and Jesse Ford, with several figures like Robert Eckman and Albert Schmieder marked no action. Others named: E R Mikeworth, Bert Major, Jordon Mallory, F Hendrickson, Lawrence Evans with varied recommendations.

Joseph 3. Veian J. Hudock James Buckner Henry Coffmann W. E. Kasten Jordon Mallory F. Hendrickson Lawrence Evans

Bartenders Local 249 to Hear Prohibition Talk

The Consumer Information Service of Cal ert Distillers Corp will address Bartenders and Waitresses Local No. 249 at Me Miliner Hall on April 21. Milner will discuss “What fever you drink drink wisely,” and alcohol education topics. A postwar economy role for distilleries and repeal effects will be explained.

Cal‘ert Distillers Corporation Teamater Millner Wourbon

Plumbers Wage Scale Stands Until June 14th

Plumbers Local No. 163 and the Master Plumbers Association have reached a tentative agreement to maintain current wages and working conditions through June 14. The union hopes economic conditions improve by then. if prices fall, the scale stays, else further raises may be requested.

Enas. Min. Cusine

East Alton Board Actions On Trustee and Police Posts

The East Alton meeting records show trustee nominees William Kell Josiel Clinton Shelby Murray and Joe M Glassy with limited action. Police magistrate recommendations list P Kirk as approved or recommended while Elmer Herrin receives no action and J Eden is not actioned.

William Kell William A. Linkogle J Oshiel Clinton Shelby Murray Joe M. Glassy J. Eden P. Kirk Elmer Herrin

Hollywood Brands Placed on Unfair List by Assembly

The Alton Trade and Labor Assembly added Hollywood Brands to a boycott list. Readably, items sold under Milk Shake Butter Nut Hollywood Payday and Big sme were named as products to avoid patronizing.

Hollywood Alton

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