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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
5
The group plans a weekend at Hoxies Lodge with a Saturday Sunday program. Leaders emphasize balance between excitement and hunger relief and may seek help from Reagan at the A and P in Midlothian.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its November meeting at Mrs. Victor Ames home. An elephant silent auction was organized for the month. A second auction is planned for Monday December 30 at Mrs. A. E. Widman home with Mrs. R. Straret and G. Ulmenstine assisting.
John Benben, a salesman, claims the public school has endorsed certain books. The superintendent says they are not endorsing any texts and are not excepting their own. The dispute centers on representation of endorsements for school texts.
In a fragmented notice readers glimpse Mrs Widman named as hostess for an upcoming gathering. The brief text hints at a social or fundraising function but offers few concrete details beyond her involvement.
The company argues higher rates are needed after 65 years in business to fund a plan for restoring pre‑war service standards, faster local and long distance calls, and new laboratory driven services. It notes 7 months of Illinois results show earnings under 144 percent annualized on net telephone plant and that 40 percent of expected revenue would go to taxes.
The monthly rates for principal local service rise, with adjustments to PBX and related business services. Long distance within Illinois sees small increases for out-of-town calls and short distance tolls. Chicago metro area gains an optional Metropolitan Service expanding local area and offering reduced unit tolls for frequent callers. The 2-party business option appears.
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