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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
1
Community groups in Alto n debate removing freight tracks from Filth and Plaza streets to ease downtown congestion and improve traffic flow. The column notes worn pavement on College avenue and proposes better street connectivity, while highlighting neon sign opportunities for downtown advertising and a looming redevelopment mood.
A seasonal Christmas note from Alion Traves and labor unions of Wood River Edwardsville urging charity and unity after the year of industrial turmoil. They call for peace on earth, benevolence to all, and a sincere wish for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
Pipe Fitters Local 553 elects officers for the new term at a recent meeting. Be IC. Chap than named president. Frank Harrelson, vice president. IH. Logan, financial secretary. Andrew Heavener, recording secretary. Charles Dillng, executive board. Vincent Lammer, Robert Norris, Monta G. Williams, Ed Hens on the auditing/treasurer committees. About 800 members strong, the local subscribes to Labor World. The Manufacturers Association reportedly allocated 400,000 dollars to anti-labor propaganda, with locals backing labor unity to counter the campaign.
Shurtleff College and Alton High School presented a Christmas music program featuring the Jett Trio and soloists Li lian Rasar Walters and Mitchell Petruzza. Conducted by Dr Bethuel Cross, the performance drew modest attendance and mixed reactions amid selections from Christmas Carols and classical pieces with orchestral and choral forces.
The Alton Association of Insurance Agents and the American Legion will begin a Safety Campaign. Mayor Wadlow proclaimed the interval from December 20 to January 20 as Safety Week to reduce accidents and fatalities. The effort follows talks with Harry Steck and H W Mart.
On Sunday December 8 the Alton Community Chorus presented Handel's Messiah in the Alton High School Auditorium. Music lovers filled the streets to hear soloists Mary Ferguson and Ella Woods with bass John Tutts and the choir under the Alton Community Concert Association, delivering a stirring rendition for a festive pre holiday crowd.
In New York City clerical workers on the stock and curb exchanges voted to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor through the Office Employes International Union. The bid from the CIO was rejected by a wide majority.
Citizens are urged to report individuals turning in false fire, ambulance, and police alarms. The notices warn such pranks endanger lives and cite legal and psychiatric concerns, urging reporting to the police and stressing the risk to pedestrians during false responses.
A group of Alton art lovers meets every Friday at the Unitarian Church opposite City Hall to paint and study under the direction of local artists. The circle, sponsored by Kiwanis at the YMCA, features stencil work and leather weaving with members including Albert Biesemeytjer, Lelie Walker, Halbert Steph jena, and others. Belanger, recently named Administrator of the Better Life Foundation Handicraft program in Chicago, is highlighted for his leadership as Design FUE and Developing Engineer at Alton Box Board. The group plans a January gathering and continued exhibitions at home and nearby venues.
Henry S. Gavin of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 649 was delegated and seated at the Alton Construction and Building Trades Council meeting on Nov. The credentials were affirmed by unanimous motion. Gavin has years of electrical work experience and becomes an experienced delegate for the council.
In Upper Alton delegates and clergy debated Sunday tavern closures amid calls to fine minors for procuring drinks while tavern owners argued such action would hollow the town. Alderman Kennedy urged preserving revenue and rejected closing taverns on Sundays.
Our Message as The new year is fast approaching. The year 1816 has seen the Labor World confronted with many situations, yet it has triumphed. We look to the New Year for confirmation of growth, strength, and welfare for the majority, thanks to advertisers and friends. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
A small audience at Wood River High School heard Soderstrom, head of the Illinois State Federation of Labor, recount labor movement gains like child labor laws and minimum wage, and debate world peace. He noted weak labor turnout shows apathy amid rising exploitation, while educators have drawn larger crowds in the past. The event included a pre speech reception for labor leaders Guy Harper and Fern Rauch.
A lyric poem fragment describes night by the road with whispering leaves and a homeward longing. The speaker waits by the road for a loved one, imagining their return and recalling memories as the day ends.
Paul Hoffman president of the Studebaker Corporation and CERD chairman warned that enacted native labor bills would provoke strikes and harm workers and the public. He urged management to show statesmanship and oppose proposals that shackled industry and failed to promote peace in labor relations.
Official notice for Meat Cutters No 88A describes meetings at the Teamsters Hall in Alton on Tuesday January 21 and at Moose Hall in Colinsile on Monday January 13. Due to New Year’s, the regular date has been set aside at Bawardville Labor Temple, meeting on the second Tuesday of January.
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