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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1937
Page
5
After speeches by Evergreen Park attorney and others, Midlothian residents heard the procedure for obtaining a sewer. The Carnevale Trio performed accordion guitar and tap dance, then dancing followed with refreshments in the school corridor.
Mrs. Charles Weinberger Sr. is elected president of the Midlothian Woman's Club at the annual meeting held Friday afternoon at the Lions' Clubhouse. Also chosen were Mrs. Wm. Frantz as second vice president and Mrs. John Mundell as corresponding secretary for a two year term. The outgoing president Mrs. J. C. McColl presided. A public meeting is set for Friday April 23 at 2:30 p.m. with speakers from the Tribune staff and county officials.
Helen Fetterly of Kildare avenue was elected president of the Midlothian Junior Woman's club at the annual dinner hosted by the Misses Alvie Mae and Margaret Johnson. Eloise Knight Keystone avenue became vice president, Julia White 147th street secretary, Norma Conrad 46th avenue treasurer, along with literature chair Ada Golden, music chair Marcella LeVee, philanthropy chair Dorothy Fredholm, program chair Alvie Mae Johnson, year book chair Mary White, and Mrs. Wm. Walker as little sponsor auditor. Dinner featured a candlelit table with chopped frank dish.
Walter Dohl, Progressive, was chosen Justice of the Peace in Bremen township, defeating Coalition candidate Lawrence Klingen of Crestwood by 23 votes. Dohl 1798, Klingen 1770. Edward Reynolds, Midlothian police chief, top vote getter on Coalition slate with 1908 for constable. Commissioner results: William Kreis 2077 vs John Clarke 1738.
The Village of Midlothian announces garbage pickups will be made on Saturday April 24. Residents should place containers in a convenient location to facilitate the collection. Albert E Clifton Village Clerk.
All managers of softball teams and boys and young men are asked to register with the Recreation Center in their community within the next two weeks. Young ladies are invited to register as well for softball teams.
The sample ballots from Crestwood show six candidates under President votes, with the Conservative and Peoples' party fields suggesting Crestwood may have seven potential presidential heads on April 21. Local voters face a complex ballot as multiple parties field leaders for president and trustees.
Charles Spoerer longtime Midlothian resident aged 77 died at his home after a prolonged illness. He leaves widow Angeline nee Corwin, four sons Charles Raymond Matthew Edgar and a daughter Evelyn. Remains are in Krueger Funeral Home 13056 S Greenwood Ave. Services at St Christopher's Church at 9 AM Saturday with interment Mt Olivet.
The Prairie Ramblers, a popular WLS act, join the WLS on Parade at the Midlothian public school auditorium on Sunday May 23 under American Legion Post 691. Also featured are the De Zurik Sisters Tom Corwine and Billy Woods with four shows 2 4 7 and 9 pm and Legionnaire Al Clifton as chair predicting a large crowd after last year’s record turnout despite a blizzard.
The Forest Ridge Woman's club will meet April 21 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Clarke's home with Mrs. Warp and Mrs. F Gray as hostesses. Waldemar Veazie, third district education chairman, will speak on department work. Mr. Jones of Public Service Co will present Know Illinois. Mrs. Ward will discuss conservation work. Elsie Mae Snedden will entertain with dance numbers and Mrs. Charles Adams will lead current topics.
The Peoples party schedules two large events in the village offices period from April 20. A mass meeting with dancing and refreshments provided at no charge is planned for Friday at the Lions club house. On Monday a theatre party at the Midlothian theatre features Hands Across the Table with Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray. Admission is by invitation, with complimentary tickets. The usual Midlothian picture will not be shown on Monday for the general public but will be shown Tuesday evening instead.
The Arbor Park P T A held a Mother Daughter Tea in the school lunchroom on Friday afternoon. Tables were decorated with pastel crepe paper and flowers, arranged by Mrs J T Rudd and Mrs L Smith. Mrs L J Morrison, district 19 director, attended with a guest and read two poems. The meeting opened with a short program of music and readings.
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