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Newspaper
New Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
3
Notes from the editor praise Ann Specht for winning a Betty Crocker Noodle Con contest with a $200 diamond ring. The piece quotes Ann on Betty Crocker vegetable noodle soup and praises the staff for the first issue of THE NEW TIMES, continuing the Alden Times, with plans for lively news and ads.
The New Times embraces a unified effort as new equipment arrives and staff work as a cohesive unit. They anticipate rapid progress, noting two months have passed since October 18 with promising developments the public anticipated.
Ira Nichols and Earl Hall are pressed to explain their stance on the Ernie contract dispute in The Citizen. The article questions their leadership claims while noting Nichols and Hall do not own stock, Ernie holds 49.6 percent, and amid talk of financing a new linotype for future delivery. The piece hints the writer influenced the linotype purchase and challenges who speaks for the paper’s principals.
A brief, unnamed note prompts debate over Nichols or Hall as principal owners of The Citizen, noting neither holds stock. The statement implies ownership by other parties, raising questions about control and shareholder rights in the local publication. The fragment highlights ambiguity in ownership without signed attribution.
Hall represents The Citizen stock held by his California mother in law. If her stock is sold under the contract with you, it must go to Cassill before Hall can become owner, raising questions whether Hall respects the contract.
In Mason City era talk Nichols is said to own no Citizen stake since 1933 and seeks motives behind recent behind the scenes moves. Hall, once hostile to Nichols, hints at letters and Globe-Gazette notes, while McNider hints at a soon published letter about Earl Hall Barnes and foreign interests. A prediction tags George Olmsted as next Iowa governor with Earl Benson odds. People referenced include Nichols Hall McNider Olmsted Barnes and places Mason City Northwood Iowa.
The item notes Earl Hall of Mason City, Remly Glass of Mason City, and Leon Barnes of Northwood, all described as foreigners, will be discussed further in upcoming issues. It also mentions behind the scenes moves linked to Nichols and promises more investigations into others connected to those actions.
Irv Braga, the largest subscriber to date, stopped by Friday to congratulate The New Times staff on the week’s work and paid $16 for eight subscriptions. He intended them for himself and seven friends in the area, which is being blanketed by the paper as subscriptions pour in even without planned solicitation.
W V Winter runs the Page Lumber Company for 33 years and describes how business has evolved. He notes aluminum as a key factor in modern construction products and its growing role in building materials.
A reader notes Blake and Lurene King’s home just north of Iowa Falls as the first with Christmas decorations this season. The write-in traveler enjoyed hearing White Christmas and sampling the first sack of holiday candy, hoping others join in the festive spirit.
A reader asked if Alma has sold more dogs recently. The editor directs the reader to The Citizen for Alma dog news. An inspection tour by Wood Weaver of the new building nearing completion in Iowa Falls is described. John Hart, Freddie Buehler, and the writer toured the large shop, parts, and office areas on the first floor plus two apartments on the second floor. It’s noted Wood and Bob Weaver are back in town aiding local business growth.
The Alden Times advertises surplus stock and farm machinery for sale through its want ad columns. Items include tools, implements, and equipment suitable for farms and rural enterprises. Bargains appear across multiple listings with contact details for interest.
Doris Musson was elected president and Nellie Warner vice president of Clever Climbers 4-H Girls with Beatrice Dean secretary and Margaret Kelsey historian. The Masonic Lodge elected officers led by W. W. Newton, master, and the Eastern Star named Mrs. Tresemer worthy matron. The Woman's Club home economics group held a Christmas party at W. B. Miller’s. Roy Schmedhka and W. W. Mulford hosted guests. A closing out sale by August Triebsch advertised 150 Spotted Poland China hogs and Jurgengen's Store offered 10 pounds sugar for 61 cents. The Farm Bureau met at Chas Range’s home as Joe Lutterman quits farming and a public sale was advertised.
City council opened bids for plumbing in the new municipal building with Carstens Brothers of Ackley winning the contract. Mayor F F Esslinger presided. A Red Cross Benefit was planned for Friday December 14 with a four reel feature and a big prize drawing after the show. admission 1c and 7c.
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