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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
The Winecoff hotel fire in Atlanta underscores the urgency of enforcing fire safety laws. After several deadly hotel blazes this year, owners push to cut costs and cities fail to consistently apply inspections, leaving patrons at risk.
The National Association of Manufacturers shifts toward a cooperative stance as Walter B. Weisenburger notes past opposition to labor reforms. The new policy calls for unions to police contracts, bans mass picketing and closed shops, shields employers from sympathy strikes, and reduces anti-labor rhetoric while resisting heavy public welfare tax costs.
Editors argue that some unions run by appointive leaders deny member voting rights and seek fair elections supervised by officials. They concede most unions are fair but criticize “little Hitlers” and suggest protections tied to democracy within unions.
The congress must extend protections beyond business monopolies to guard the public from labor monopolies. The stance mirrors past actions against monopolies, and would aid unions as it aids commerce, aligning with a broader protectionist mission.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Bradgate church with Mrs. Jean Harmon and Mrs. Lena Harmon hosting. Officers elected: president Caroline Madsen, vice president Dorothy Williams, treasurer Christine Christensen, secretary Carrie Larsen. Next meeting set for December 27 at Mrs Paulson’s.
The Get Together club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Tedmar Lee to celebrate Christmas in a social gathering and exchange goodwill.
The article records a string of local social events. It notes a Christmas party for members and guests including husbands and the Hemersons, a high score win by Mrs. Lanus and Willie Naeve, low scores to Lars Larsen and Durwood Nelson, and a potluck lunch after a gift exchange. It also mentions a Past Noble Grand party led by Mrs Abbie Olson with business by Mrs Gran, plus upcoming meetings and several Sunday evening calls at the Johnson and Isacson households, including a birthday celebration for Mrs Johnson.
Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Kjeer’s home in Humboldt included Mrs. Maren Gregersen and many local residents as guests. After lunch she received numerous gifts. Sunday dinner at the Mike Gehrt home in Fort Dodge was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Larsen and Orabelle Gehrt with Doyle Levasey.
The Bradgate Progress club sponsored a vesper service at the church Sunday evening with group singing of Christmas carols. The Bradgate high school chorus sang several selections a cappella. Rev. Bartz gave a story titled The Boy Who Was Too Young and brought the application.
Melvin Ross of Libertyville lost his right arm when a shotgun discharged accidentally. The blast also severely injured his left hand, amputating two fingers.
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