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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-09-03
Labor Day Thought

two years. If they attempted to es-
cape, they were branded as slaves
for life. If they continued to persist in
their objection to the statutes, they
were usually hanged.
Local justices or magistrates had
the power to fix wages until the early
18OO's, but, as is evidenced in our
own day, attempts made to legislate
wages or working conditions, were
doomed to failure, as the workers af-
fected formed organizations in de-
fiance of the authorities.
Because of this suppression by the
wealthy land owners and legislators
under their influence, the history of
the worker for centuries is a sad
story. 1t was not until 1871 that trade
unions were recognized as legal So
cieties in Great Britain, and the same
pattern was followed in other Euro
pean countries.
Following the medieval equivalent
of trade unions, and with the expan-
sion of trade, came guilds or societies
comprised of craftsmen such as tailors,
shoemakers, etc. The members of these
guilds eventually became owners of
small plants and shops, and admission
to a craft society was limited to cope
with the amount of business.
JOurneymen craftsmen in these So
cieties usually looked forward to one
day becoming shop owners themselves,
and it is now the concensus that this
guild tradition of restriction of crafts
men retarded the evolution of trade
unionism. However, with the industrial
revolution of the nineteenth century,
the guilds, naturally, went into dis
card, jOurneymen craftsmen no longer
hoping to become businessmen on a
small scale, as establishments which
employed a few craftsmen grew into
large plants employing many hun
dredS.
The early American colonists, be-
cause of their origin, adopted the same
attitude towards the workers as that
of the English working class towards
their interiors" The craftsmen did
organize the equivalent of the Euro
pean guilds, but when they did organ
ize, they had to stipulate they would
not engage in activities regarding
hours labor or wages. AS result their
organizations were, for the most part,
more of a fraternal nature, providing
benefits for their members in times
Of sickness, etc.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-09-03
By PETER IMMERSION
In lam MONTHLY JOURNAL

On the advent of another Labor Day,
it might be appropriate to pause for a
moment to reflect on the institution of
that segment of our society and econ
omy which we know as trade unionism.
What mOtivated it's conception?
From whence did it come? While the
locale of it's origin may not be definite,
it can reasonably be assumed that
mans finer instinct for correcting in
justice, coupled with the elemental in
stinct of combining for self-preserva-
ton, motivated it's origin.
History tells us that the equivalent of
trade unions existed in Europe long be-
fore Columbus discovered America
These early equivalents of trade
unions were not, of course, the trade
unions that we know today, but they
did come into existence for the same
purpose, which then was that of self
protection among what were peasants
or Serfs, long prior to the industrial
revolution of the nineteenth century,
These organizations were subjected to
the same suppression that was later
imposed upon trade unions.
In the early days, it was the land
owners, and governments which were
under the influence of the land own
ers, which sought suppression, and in
later years, the suppression was i'm
posed by industrialists, and govern
ments who were under the influence
of industrialists.
The Great Plague in England, in
the middle 13O0's, brought about a
scarcity of labor, and workmen forced
wages up because of this labor scar
city. This resulted in legislation, in
fluenced by the wealthy, to force
workers to accept wages the same as
existed prior to the plague. There is
evidence that the peasants of those
days subscribed money to pay fines,
and to defend those who were prose-
cuted because of this unjust legisla-
ton.
Later on in the century, authorities
Of the city of London prohibited gath
erings of Workmen and we had the ia
nous peasants Revolution" or "Watt
Tyler's Rebellion, against the veal
thy for attempting to force down
wages. Those who violated these sta
tutes were branded as vagabonds and
condemned to slavery for a period of
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-09-03

A good analogy of what has eman-
ated from the activities of minorities
in the institution of trade unionism
comes from an anglo-American lee
turer, John Ballentine Cough, Q817-
1886:
what is minority? The chosen
heroes of this earth have been in a
minority. There is not social, poll
teal, or religious principle that you
enjoy today that was not bought for
you by the blood and tears and pa
tient suffering of the minority 1t is
the minority that has stood in the
van of every moral conflict, and
achieved all that is noble in the his
tory of the world
Trade unionism, in itself, is a para
doX of idealism and hardhearted prac-
ticability While idealism is the mott
waiting force, the detectives are OBJ
tanned by forceful, practical leaders
supported by militant followers.
UNIONISM MUST BE VIGILANT
Trade unionists should be ever vigi-
liant and not allow themselves to be
absorbed by, or integrated into, any
other ism. Trade unionism should
always retain its identity and con-
tinue its activities to better the lot
of suppressed peoples everywhere. 1t
has proved to be an effective factor in
the fight against Communism in its
Of oYcl
The benefits obtained by trade
unions are legion and cannot be enum-
Grated here, but it is a far cry from
fighting for crust of bread and suffi-
cient rags to cover nakedness, to the
standard of living now enjoyed by
trade unionists in the United States
and Canada. Workmen's and unem-
ployment compensation, as we'll as
paid vacations, are but a few of the
benefits obtained
So, however you are enjoying Labor
Day, do not think Of it as just another
holiday, but as day dedicated to the
founders of trade unionism. Neither
should you think that Utopia has been
reached; there is yet much to be done
Adequate housing and medical care
are but two of the detectives yet I'M
attained.
To paraphrase words quoted by that
g r e t American, Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Jr., on the occasion of his
ninety-first Birthday race may
be over but the work is never done"
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-09-03
Despite OPTIMISM. Steel
INDUSTRY IS in RECESSION
PUBLIC AFFAIRS INSTITUTE

PITTSBURGH-Steel of the basic elements our
economy is still in the throes despite the
warm talk about pickup.
Along about the first of the United States Steel
tive Ben Fares steel production rising
of the capacity of the industry 1t just hasn't happened Right
is around Ga which several points
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-09-03

However, there were some craft
unions organized on the eastern sea-
board of the United States in the lat
ter part of the eighteenth century,
whose activities were devoted to mat
tiers of hours and wages
The economic situation after the
Civil War produced surplus of labor,
thus leading to wage reductions and
other hardships to which the workers
reacted by organizing.
Prior to and after the Civil War,
several efforts were made to create
national labor organizations, but none
survived until 1905, when the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor came into
existence.
Trade uniOniSm today is an accepted
factor in the social and economical
structure of most of the free nations
of the world For many years we have
had international labor organizations
eliminating in the present I.C.F.T.U
but the evolution of trade unionism
has not had an easy road to travel,
and it can be we'll said that it. has de-
veloped through number of stages.
There was first, attempted subjuga-
ton; second, in the latter half of the
nineteenth century, stage of what
might be called federation; and in the
twentieth century, the stage of &C
ceptance and respect.
There are other stages yet to come!
Will the next stage be more prominent
participation and responsibility in the
governing of peoples?
Trade unionism originated from the
activities of minority groups who had
the intestinal fOrtitude to demand an
equitable share of the wealth which
they produced. Every assault made by
trade unionism on what is commonly
termed, 'the vested interests result
ed in considerable loss of blood as
we'll as many hardships. For the pres
ervation of unionism blood has flowed
in coal, steel, and other industrial CEN
ters here in our own country.
MINORITIES LEAD
On New England meadow in April
1776, small group Of soldier farmers
gave birth to the greatest nation on
earth. Our own lam was originated
by a small group Of men seeking re
dress for injustices in an engine pit
in roundhouse in Atlanta, Georgia
over Sc years ago.
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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17
Richland Center

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy FL Eikenbary were
week end guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearle Eikenbary of Akron, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Michel and
family called Friday evening at the
Ed and Melvin Marquart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Matter and
daughters and Mr.. and Mrs. Wade
Oberly spent Wednesday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Matter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Green called
Sunday afternoon on Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Bowers of Columbus Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Moser and
daughter Susan were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Mos
er and Mr.. and Mrs. Donivan Moser
and family. Other callers Wednes-
day evening were: Mr.. land Mrs. Rob
ert Diller and Charles and Johnny
Winsley of Columbus Grove, and Sat-
urday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Armin
Diller, Jr., and family of Lima called.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Matter and
daughter Kaye were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr. and MRS. w. H. Cool
of Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Chidester and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Rayon Bout
we'll and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Eikenbary we're past week call
ers at the Kenneth Chidester home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Basinger and
family of Lima, called Sunday after
noon on Mr.. and Mrs. Don Dillman
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. john Hirschfield were
Sunday supper GUESTS at the Ed Mar
quart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Matter, Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne Matter and daugh-
ters and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Matter
spent Friday everhng with Mr.. and
Mrs. Rolly Moser and sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Marquart
called Sunday afternoon on Mrs.
Amos and Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon Lug
inbuhl
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mccain and
family of New Aug gusta, Ind, are
spending a few weeks with her moth
er, Mrs. Albert Balmer.
Mrs. ]. |. Luginbphl spent the past
week at the Chas. Courtney home in
Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. CT d. Stryker and
Mrs. Chas. Strahm of Lima, Mr.. and
Mrs Carey Niswanher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hilty and Mrs. Mabel Hilty
surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Schaublin last Wednesday evening, it
being their 43rd WEDDING anniversary
and also Mrs. Schaublin's birthday.
Ice cream and cake were served.
Thursday evening" Mr.. and Mrs.
Emanuel Boutwell, and daughters,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz and
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17
Roger Redifk Weds
Nancy Ann Donges
In Xenia Church

A wedding of interest to Bluffton
friends of Roger Rsdick, son of Mr..
and Mrs. H. L. Red lex of Lima, was
an event of last Saturday when
Roger and Miss Nancy Ann Donges,
Xenia, exchanged vdws in the First
Presbyterian church of Xenia.
The bride, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Y. Donaes, Xenia, was
given in marriage by her father.
Miss jeanne Donges, the brides
sister, was maid of honor and brides
maids were Miss Trena Redick, the
bridegroom's sister; Mrs. Leon Whit
ney, Dayton; Mrs. Ray BreakaH,
Xenia, and Mrs. Richard Johnson,
Rantoul, Illinois.
Norman Redick was best man for
his brother and ushers were Douglas
Zellers, Sandusky; William Schultz,
Cincinnati; Jack Pettibone, Cuya-
hoga Falls and Lesis Hill, Dayton.
The new Mrs. Redick, an alumna
of Xenia Central high school, attend
ed Southern Seminary Junior Col
lege, Vuena Vista, Va, and was
graduated from Miami university,
Oxford.
Roger, an alumnus of Central high
school, attended Miami university
and this fall will enter Purdue uni
versity engineering school.
Those attending the wedding from
Bluffton were Mrs. Cliff Stratton
Mr.. and Mrs. ROLAND Station, Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Sechler, Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Reams, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Klingler, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie:
Montgomery, Mrs. Lulu Dillman
Lillian and John Dillman.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17
Ruth Irene OILERS
BetrOthdL Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence D. Diller
announce the enlargement of their
daughter, Ruth irene, to Spencer A.
Sawyer, son of fMr. and Mrs. John
L, Sawyer of Wheaton, Illinois.
Miss, DillerI was graduated on
Monday FROM the Wheaton College
Conservatory Eof Music, receiving the
degree of bachelor of music, with
honor. She expects to do secretarial
work this summer in her fathers
insurance office here in Rluffton.
Mr.. Saw Ter was graduated from
Wheaton College last June and is at
present an instructor in the u. S.
Army School of Finance at Ft.
Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis,
Indiana.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17

Miss Joan Lou ClYner of Rawson,
who served as mAh of honor in
the recent Bluffton college May Day
festivities, became| the bride of
Theodore R. Bauyhan of Cleveland
last Saturday evefing in a ceremony
performed in the Benton Ridge
E.U.B. church al 7 o'clock.
Miss Clymer|is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Clymer of Raw
son, and the groom is the son of
Mr.. Laurel Bhuman and Mrs. 0llia
Bauman of Hluffton.
Eleanor Winner at the organ and
Mrs. Paul Jaa akson and David Clym-
er in vocal Suet provided appropri-
ate music fort the ceremony.
The bride, VI Mo was given in mar
riage by her father, wore a gown
of blush pink satin fashioned with a
long pointed bodice with low neck
line and lace nedallion trim. The
full skirt was also trimmed with
lace medallion land worn with a
hoop. Long sleege ending in points
at the wrist We dre styled with but
tons to elbow. Her train was of
medium length and she wore a three
quarter length seil with seed pearl
tiara. She Carried a bouquet of
camelias and stephanotis attached
to a white sal lin fan. Her only
jewelry was pearl earrings.
Mrs. Don vii kmer of Chicago was
the brides ma iron of honor with
Byrna Mae Has sch of Upland, Calf
aud 10 Ann y pder, Wawaha, Ind.
serving as brid desmaids.
Addison Mydfs of Bluffton was
the groom's b@ ST man and ushels
were Laurel Ba auman Jr., Bluffton
Roderick Delhi Mansfield, and
David Clymer, Rawson.
A reception Was held Immediately
following the ceFemony on the lawr
of the brides Harent's home. The
miniature bride and groom decorat
ing the wedding cake had been USED
on the occasion Eof the golden an,
niversary of the bTide's grandparents
| The new Mrs. Bauman is a grad
uate of Cory-Rawson high school anC
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17
Miss Joan Lou Clymer, Theodore Bauman
Married Saturday; To LiUe In Cleveland

Bluffton college, this years class.
She has accepted a position as a
teacher in the Cleveland schools.
The groom was ESQ graduated
from Bluffton high sc hool and Bluff
ton college and is associated with
the Western Reserve hospital in
Cleveland as an accountant.
Following their wddding trip in
Michigan, the couple Yill be at home
at 1890 East 101 sReet, Cleveland
6, Ohio.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17
Plan ChiIdr9gi's Day
At First Mennonite

The First Menno1ite church will
hold its annual Chilhren's Day Pro-
gram Sunday evening at 1880. The
program will include recitations,
exercises and music by the Junior
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17
Accepting Pupils
For Kif,Hergarten

Parents ofi children eligible for
kindergarten this fall may register
them now in he class conducted by
Mrs. w. II. Gratz, she announced
this week. Applicants must be five
years old on or before October 1,
1854. Mrs. Gratz may be reached
at 467-W.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17
The public is invited TO

Since 1884, commercial production
Of frozen dessert mainly ice cream,
sherberts and iek milk-has increased
from 1.54 gallohs to 4.53 gallons per
person.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-17

daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Schaublin and family surprised their
parents with heme made ice cream,
cake and strawberries.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10

Whv Members Should Exercise Caution
When Designating Their Beneficiaries
Croatian Fraternal Union of America
3441 Forbes Street
Pittsburgh 13, Pennsylvania
RE- Deismunovic, Juro
Cert. No. 1876
File No. 28514
Member of Lodge No. 23t
Attention. MIR. joseph Bella, Supreme Secretary
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10
OFFICIAL NOTICE.

In accordance with the Bylaws of the Croatian
Fraterna Union and with the approval of the President
and Secretary of the Supreme Board of Trustees official
notice is hereby given to all members of the Supreme
Board that the miannual sessions of the Supreme
Board of Trustees will begin Tuesday morning, March
16 1854 at 900 O'clock in the Supreme Office at
Pittsburgh.
Immediately after the completion of the examina-
ton of the books and records by the Board of Trustees
the entire Supreme Board will meet in semannual
son All members of the Supreme Board requested
to be governed accordingly.
v. 1. Mandch, Supreme President
Joseph Bella Supreme Secretary
Charles j. Verbanic, Pres. Board of Trustees
Milan Skrtic, Secretary Board of Trustees
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10

with Bash Chelich and others,
make '"The Magic Sword" we'll
deserving of the three-star
award given by Walter Win
chell during it's three-months
Broadway run.
A reception in the down.
stairs Stephen Foster Social
Room will round out the eve
ming. Refreshments will be
served and a tamburitza or
chestra with kolo dancers in
costume will entertain.
This affair is being held for
the benefit of the Yugoslav
Room Committees Scholar
ship Fund. Tickets at one dol
lar per person may be obtain
ed from committee members
or by calling Locust 1851
after 600 PM. All tickets
must be sold in advance and,
since the seating capacity is
small, we suggest that you
obtain yours early.
Committee
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10
Lodge 533 will Stage
Pre.vaIentine Day Hop

Battle Greek, Mich. - On
Saturday, February 13, 1854,
the members of CFU Lodge
533 will stage a gala Dance
at the Croatian Hall, lis
Third Street, between the
hours of 9 PM and 2 AM.
The we'll known Balkaneers
ensemble has been engaged
to furnish delightful music
for your dancing pleasure. So,
put on your dancing shoes
and get into the swing of
things come February 18th.
Irene Mellich, Rep.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10
YvQosIav Committee To
Screen CoIorfuI Film

Pittsburgh, Pa. - The pre-
mier showing of "The Magic
Sword, an exciting, fascinat-
ing Yugoslav sound movie
with English sub-titles, will
be staged on Tuesday, Febru-
ary 16, 1854, at $3.50 PM, at
the Stephen Foster Memorial
Auditorium of the University
of Pittsburgh.
"The Magic Sword" is
based on an old fairy tale SIM
liar, in some respects, to the
King Arthur legends. The
hero of the story is Neboy-
sha, and Bash Chelich is the
tyrant who cannot be slain by
o r d mary weapons. And,
thereby hangs a thrilling,
gripping tale.
Such stirring scenes as the
vivacious kolo dancing in the
banquet hall, Neboysha's en-
counter with the witch of the
cave, filmed in Postoynska
Yama, the tournament bout,
filmed in the old Roman Col
oseum at Pula, the final battle
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10

Congress for Dues and to the City Plumbing and
Heating Supplies Co. of Clarion for gas furnace and
installation of in the Home Office.
Bro. Ovcarich Secretary of the Sick Benefit Depart
ment presented the following
Lodge = Kata Pavlc, cert. C-42S7. On the recon-
mendaton of the Lodge the Board approved donation Of
$1,000 out of the National Fund her. she denied
operation benefits. 3#
Lodge 217 - Michael M. Arlesic cert C-19435.-Upon
the recommendation of the Lodge the Board approved do
nation of $25O0 out of the National Fund this member
since he was denied benefits for serious operation.
Lodge 375 - Manda Smatovic, cert. 1922, submitted
letter of appeal for assistance since she denied disability
benefits However, according to the medical claim oper
alton performed therefore, the Board consider
this case.
There being further business to transact the Su-
preme President bro Mandich adjourned the session.
Joseph Bella, Supreme Secretary
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10

who attended the CFU's 18th
Annual National Tenpin Tour
nament at Chicago in 1851
will we'll remember the Gage
Park mapleways, for our
bowlers from near and far
used these lanes and went
away praising them as being
as fast as they come.
Climaxing this festive day
in the history of Progress"
Lodge 749 will be it's Bowling
Sweeper Dance, with bowlers,
friends and the public in gen.
eral invited.
Flynn Hall, 1896 West 63rd
Street, will house the festivi-
ties, which are scheduled to
get under way early Saturday
evening, February 20, and
highlight dancing to the music
of a topnotch orchestra, liquid
and solid refreshments to suit
your taste, etc.
The Sweepstakes Cham
pions will be honored during
the Dance in numerous ways,
not the least Of which will
find Supreme Secretary bro.
Joseph Bella of the Croatian
F'raternal Union making the
trophy awards in behalf of
the Society.
All in all, Saturday, Febru-
ary 20, bids fair to put prog
ress' Lodge 749 back on the
'CFU Map of Activity with
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10

the proverbial bang and re-
vitalize it's ranks.
Enough for now. In the
meantime, follow these pages
for more details.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-10
Chicago's Progress" Lodge 749 Vows
To Make Sweepstakes Memorable Affair
progress" Lodge 749 Members Girding
For Pre-Lenten Staging OF Sweepstakes

Chicago III. - AS most Of sports followers in Chi
cagoand know by Progress Lodge 749 of the Croa
an Fratenal Union will stage it's LIST Annual Tenpin Bowl
ing Sweepstakes Saturday afternoon, February 20.
Scene of the championship shooting will be the Gage
Park Alleys 5643 South Western Avenue. Those of you