Editorial on labor unrest and democratic unions in postwar era
The piece argues labor is restless with 76,000 workers idle as war ties loosen. It advocates democratic, ballot-based union choices, warns against jurisdictional strikes, and urges constructive cooperation with management to raise production and prosperity. It also critiques Westbrook Pegler’s Roosevelt loan expose and questions the late president’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
CIO
AP of L
Building Trades Workers of
Chicago
Westbrook Pegler
Elliott Roosevelt
George Hartford
Geene
Roosevelt
Eliott
Community urged to study school needs and financing
Citizens are urged to study the town’s school needs, noting size and financing, and to learn from new wartime methods and materials. The piece stresses shared responsibility beyond the school board, encouraging broader discussion at bridge club meetings and with friends to advance ideas and solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridee Club
Following the Leader at Malvern Patchwork Headlines
Malvern weekly notes a quirky blend of local antics and social satire. A group of migrants from Burlington causes a mild sensation by rushing to cash checks, then spends at shops while miscommunicating in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hastings
Malvern
Collins
Cora Cola
Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Service Notice
The Wesley Chapel Methodist Church invites worship with pastor Felt. The 11:30 a.m. service follows a 10:30 a.m. Sunday school on You Belong to God with Genesis 3 9. A bridal shower was held last week. women’s society meets midweek. fundraising and community notices follow. Municipal budget hearing set for July 16 1945 in Malvern Iowa council chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Woman's Society
Felt
Malvern
Mite County
Iowa
Malvern Leader
Woodford R. Byington
Armed Forces
Refreshments served at church shower and visits noted
A church shower featured strawberry shortcake and iced tea served from a tea table with a centerpiece of sweet peas and white tapers. Volunteers assisting included Mrs. Dallas McGrew Mrs. Leon Welgman Mrs. Blya Nyron and Mrs. Harold Wilson. Lois Rew left Red Oak for Cleveland Ohio to visit relatives over the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Redman of Minden spent several days with her brother George Parker and wife. Verne Mickelson entered a hospital for treatment. Betty Plumb Edmundson returned from Minnesota after a ten day visit with two former college classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas McGrew
Leon Welgman
Blya Nyron
Harold Wilson
Lois Rew
Red Oak
Cleveland, O
Cal Redman
Minden
George Parker
Redman
Henderson Methodist Church
Parkers
Darrel Russman
Des Moines
Harvey
Jean Bolton
Malvern Town Council Minutes July 2 1945
The Malvern Iowa town council met July 2 1945 with Mayor R W Mansfield presiding. Present were Councilmen Nelson Piper Armstrong Slothower and Steele. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Bills approved include salaries for W R Bingham Ray Bateman Lawrence Jones and others, plus several labor and utility charges for General Water and Liberty Memorial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ogden
George Short
R. Cardwell
Malvern Transfer
Reight
Columbia Pipe & Supply Co
W. Bell Tel, Co
Culligan-Zeolite Co
Otto Hall
Shem
Iowa Power & Light Co
Town Power & Light Co
Gearhart Lumber Co
Breeding Implement Co
George Ditmar
Malvern
General Fund
Malvern Leader
Ray Bateman
Elsie Warnke
Ned Hental
Green Bay Lumber Co
Liberty Memorial
Salyers Auto Co
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Collector
R. W. Mansfield
RR. W. Mansfield
Nelson
Piper
Armstrong
Slothower
Steele
W. R B. Bingham
Liberty Memorial Maintenance Fund
Lawrence Jones
Glenn Eacrett
George Fritz
Earl Price
Labor General Fund
O. KR. Jones
Stephen Barker
Harry Shepard
W. RB. Bingham
BR. Jones
Labor
Ear Price
Generral Fund
Tebor
Water Food
C. A. Pace
Water Fund
Enereee
RB. Jenny
Escane Brauley Windom
Gener Food
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Ses
Ifca Lng Bea
Ociation A
Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Leader
Matthew Prior
Mr. Prior
Ruth
Falvern
Erechoo
Tia
Mary Ann Jones
Ike Ellison
Mildred McCausland
Bank
Manefield
Associated Association of Waders and Sailors
Gods
G.I. Joes
Association of
Waders and Shippers
Schipper
Associated Association of Waders
California
Los Angeles
Mills Conians
Wesley Chapel
Methodist
R. ¥. Felt
Tidings
Geo. A. Buttrick
Wesley
Floyd Neill
Parents Coffee Shop
Collins Drug Company
C. E. Sexton
Mills
Bach
Reddy
Iowa Power & Light Company
Cpl
Delmar van Horn, Jr
Jefferson
Farmall
Rockies
Atlantic Seaboard
Jas
Plaina States
Sanboard
Aznprica
International Harvester
Guy Mons Nema
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