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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1943
Page
1
A damaged OCR obituary fragment references a man linked to a doctor, a possible late marriage, two young children, and relocation to Harvey to work night shifts at a Perfection Gear plant. It notes a prior marriage to Helen Nith and minimal readable details about death circumstances.
Cadet Robert E. Adair, son of Mrs. Robert Adair, part of a meteorology training detachments program in the Army, is expected to be commissioned as a second lieutenant after completing months of training at the Segre program. He is stationed with the cadet corps and awaiting orders for further assignment.
A reader note indicates real estate taxes for 1942 will be collected. The exact time and collection locations appear elsewhere in the issue, with the current page carrying the lead and related reminders.
The Lions Club announces a meeting of sponsors and players on Tuesday August 10 at 8 pm at the club house. Those who wish to bowl must register at this meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Acting Chief Frank Neubieser and Markham police deputies organized a new Markham Police Association. Eleven of twelve deputies attended and approved formation. Ralph Green was named chairman to draft a constitution and bylaws. Next meeting Sept 8 to review drafts.
A Midlothian bowling club outlines plans to fund future seasons with cash gifts. The team finishes sixth in a recent event, and the corresponding secretary notes the committee will use funds for boys’ banquets and to boost activities in the coming years.
Commander Walter, born October 14, 1902, Battle Creek Michigan, returns from a perilous 65 day convoy voyage to England on a merchant ship. He lost 42 pounds. the vessel was torpedoed but did not sink. He describes fear, sleepless nights, and witnessing torpedoed ships, with escorts and air cover protecting cargo ships in wartime Atlantic routes.
The grand jury will hear Robert Guthrie and Richard Riggs Wednesday in the criminal court building. Each faces 12 charges of rape and crimes against nature. Guthrie is free on a $10,000 bond. Riggs remains in custody unable to post bond.
Oak Forest Taxpayers association to mark its fourth annual picnic on Sunday August 8 at Forest Inn grove at 161st and Chéreau. Capt William J Grace of Beverly Hills will deliver a spectral interest message to service members families at 3 p.m. The program includes games races bingo cold drinks and refreshments. Dancing from 5 to 10 p.m with the Dragula orchestra and pony rides for youngsters.
Mrs Marie Potter of 14540 S Homanov gave her sixth pint of blood to the Red Cross recently. Rossow Lillian and John McMahon each donated for the first time.
A traveler recounts England's spirit amid hardship and nightly air raids. He recalls torpedoed ships off England and the brave British endurance amid severe food shortages. He notes South American journeys and the vast effort toward liberty as commanders stress the global struggle.
Aviation Cadet Dean Preston was killed when his plane crashed near Pocahontas Arkansas during a cross country flight on a Wednesday evening. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Preston of 14846 Kildare Avenue Roseland having lived in the village three years. Born August 16 1921 in Marietta he entered service a year ago and recently went to Walnut Ridge Arkansas to complete training before being commissioned. He is survived by his mother father two sisters Mrs Ray Roberts of Roseland and Patricia and two brothers Dick and Don with the coast guard. Funeral arrangements pending further information from the war department and from Don on the east coast. Tentative services planned Monday at 30 pm at Roseland chapel 306 E 119th Street with Rev Harold K Taylor officiating. Interment Cedar Park cemetery.
Tomorrow night Mrs Nick Zaemmer will be installed as president of the Midlothian unit of the Legion Auxiliary. Walter Dahl will be installed as commander of Post 691. The ceremonies start at 8 30 pm Saturday at the Lions clubhouse with a public service and social to follow.
The Midlothian Boosters dominated Beverly Pirates 80 in a hot Sunday Chicago league game. Tony Jacobs pitched nine innings with 19 strikeouts and three hits allowed, as the Boosters secured their fourth consecutive victory and prepared for a return at Hamilton Park. Local officials provided equipment and labor to ready the diamond, enabling the new team to field a full lineup.
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