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Newspaper

Midlothian Messenger

Location

Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1934

Page

2

Fragmented notice details candidates links and local officials

A garbled OCR item lists candidates from both parties with names such as Bret Pee Wee and Pete ne, mentions Sheraripg Seay Spake and a village clerk position. It references amendments to an ordinance and clerk compensation, notes a local businessman, and gives biographical bits about Schwaighart and Miller including roles, family, and community ties.

Pete Bates Cinna sWas Instrumentia L. . Schwaighart

Francis Carey and Peck Vie for Village Trustee Posts

Francis Carey born July 7 1891 in Peoria Illinois of Irish descent is a Midlothian trustee for two years and political hobbyist. Peck born May 30 Chicago Illinois of American parentage is a Maywood Public School attendee and two term trustee. he is an electrician with a blue eyed, brown haired appearance and married with two children.

Francis Carey Peoria Illinois Mei Carey Mione Midlothisla Sage Ee Carey Liahias Ss Ra Ture Fieste Peck Chicago Tllinow Ameri Cam Maywood Peck Normal Park Lodge No. 797 I. B E. W

Andrew Berg, Trustee Candidate from Cambridge Illinois

Andrew Berg born July 14 1895 in Cambridge Illinois of Danish descent. He worked as a Rock Island Railroad switchman for 14 years and has served as trustee for two years. He is married with no children and belongs to Free Masons Lodge Craftsmen's Guild and American Legion. Berg is six feet tall with blue eyes and reddish hair.

Andrew Berg Cambridge Illinois Rock Island Railroad Mr. Berg Berg Free Masons Lodge Craftsmen’s Guild The American Legion

William Ahrens Candidate for Trustee

William Ahrens, born April 16 1880 in Chicago, seeks trustee seat. American by nationality, Lutheran Melrose Park schooling, married with no children. Fifteen years at American Can Co and twelve at Illinois Central. Political worker long active, no prior office. Family moved to Midlothian in spring 1930. Hobbies gardening and walking. Gray hair blue eyes.

William Ahrens Chicago Melrose Park American Can Co Illinois Central Ahren Ahrens Midlothian Wron

Henry Ahlers Seeks Trustee Post in Midlothian

Henry Ahlers, a Midlothian resident of three years, campaigns for village trustee claiming readiness despite no prior public office. Born January 22, 1902, of German descent, he lives near Libby's factory area, worked maintenance for Chicago Junction R R, married with two children, enjoys hunting and fishing.

Henry Ahlers Midlothian 139Th Western Libby St. Beneaie Blue Island Mr. Ahlers

Burt Johnson Candidate for Trustee

Burt Johnson born April 26 1890 in Meadville Pennsylvania is a trustee candidate. He comes from American stock and studied at Lewis Institute and Northwestern University in Chicago and Evanston. He works for the Commonwealth Edison Company for 22 years and has not held public office yet. He is married with five children.

Burt Johnson Meadville Penn Lewis Institute Northwestern University Chicago Evanston Johnson Commonwealth Edison Company Mr. Johnson

Desirable School Board Member Broadcast Slated April 9

The Illinois Congress of Parent-Teachers with the University of Chicago offers the program The Desirable School Board Member on KYW at 2 30 p m April 9. Speaker is Mr W Babbitt of the university in a timely discussion on looming school elections across the state.

Illinois Congress of Parent- Teachers Chicago KYW W. "Babbitt CM. Zickle Hariey Gossih Os

Peoples Party urged for Midlothian election support

The notice argues for voting the Peoples Party ticket straight in Midlothian Michigan urging stability and praise for leaders like Richard J. White and noting federal funding efforts. It claims experienced guidance over inexperienced opponents and highlights a proposed forty thousand dollar federal loan for water improvements.

Peoples Party Erate Way Party Richard J. White White Midlothian L. Michigan Andrew Berg Frank D. Carey Robert S. Peck

Fred Baker Democratic Candidate Third Precinct

Fred Baker of 146th and Central Park avenue runs as Democratic Committeeman for the Third Precinct. Born in Indianapolis in April 1889, he attended Indiana public schools and trained in manual arts. A World War I Navy veteran, he chairs American Legion committees and serves on a relief board, pledging to restore local control of the precinct positions.

Fred Baker 146Th Central Park Avenue Indianapolis Indiana Baker Chicago Electric Co Navy American Legion Legion Police Force Craftsmen’s Guild Chicago

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