Alfidi Family Opens Midlothian Shop With Wide Selection
The Alfidi family, newcomers from Chicago, recently opened a store at 4113 W 147th St in Midlothian offering a broad range of electrical appliances and home goods. Louis Alfidi, former Dodge-Chrysler lay-out inspector, oversees merchandise including radios, lamps, furniture, toys, and Christmas items. He was educated in Rome and served as a lieutenant in the Italian army before moving to the United States.
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Delegates of Sidlothian groups meet for civic agenda
Twenty or more delegates attended the Friday meeting called by Be Kuttnau r. The group discussed pledges, officers and committee chairs for three project groups. Dues set at $1 for four months. A dinner under project No 1 planned for Feb 17. Public health speaker and camp site replies noted.
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Ichael ‘Doyte
Edward A.‘Piszczek
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Council
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Herbert
Midlothian Club Announces Outdoor Christmas Display Contest
The Midlothian Gareane club resumes cash prizes for best outdoor Christmas displays this year. Entries should notify Walter Button of Midlothian. Judging runs from Christmas Day through Sunday December 29 with assistance from Mrs Kart Kramer.
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Mac Inaugurates Basketball Game and Dance Night
The Mac will present a new entertainment debut at the Midlothian public school auditorium with a basketball game followed by a dance. The team joins a new Illinois league facing strong local rivals from high school and semi pro ranks. Games set for most Fridays except during the two week Christmas vacation.
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Midlothian
Illinois
Messenger editor to skip Christmas week news items
Mrs Jane Bauer associate editor will not be taking news items during Christmas week All news items for the Dec 27 issue are to be left at the Messenger Press.
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Jane Bauer
the Midlothian Messenger
Messenger Press
Gift for Welfare at Midlothian Infant Welfare
Saturday Mrs. Burch received 26 dollar check from the board of trustees of the former St Luke's Union church for the Midlothian Infant Welfare.
Allidins Three Children Attend Parochial School
The Allidins have three children Ralph Jeanette and Mary Louise who are pupils at St Christopher's parochial school in Midlothian.
Post 2580 Elects Jr Vice Commander and Trustee
Kenneth Campbell was elected junior vice commander and Wayne Ames was chosen as a trustee at Post 2580 elections. Next meeting is January 9 at the Lions clubhouse due to the holidays.
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Kenneth Campbell
Ice
Wayne Ames
Lions Clubhouse
Mrs Selma Caliban Dies Sunday
Mrs Selma Caliban dies Sunday after a lingering illness at the family residence in Midlothian. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Mieke chapel Oak Forest with interment at Beverly cemetery. She was born in Sweden and lived in the area 16 years. Survived by two sons Harry and Paul. husband preceded her in death.
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Christmas Vacation Begins for Midistian Students
The Midistian school begins a 16 day holiday as students wrap up two weeks of Christmas activities. Gus Frederick donated one Christmas tree for the school and each room decorated its own tree. Christmas caroling and a party organized with PTA help lead into the break. School closes December 20 and resumes January 6.
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Midistian
Gus Frederick
Nelson
PTA. Schoool
Not Guilty Verdict in Leaving Scene Case
Last Saturday Judge A. O. Andrews found Jim Jensen and Kostner not guilty of leaving the scene of an accident without giving name and address. Only witnesses Grace Andre and her friend testified at the trial.
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A. O. Andrews
Jim Jensen
Kostner
Grace Andre
School Board Approves Teacher Pay Increase and Support Measures
The board of education in District 143 met to review finances and granted a $200 per year raise for teachers, noting salaries remain below living standards. No tax increase was planned. A substitute teacher and remedial class were approved, along with new educational books and camp site discussion for Lac Du Flambeau pending tribal council input.
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St. Christopher's Worer’s Society
Bob Doyle Engaged to Ohio Girl
Bob Doyle engaged to Miss Zest of Pleasance. Mr and Mrs Michael Doyle of Midlothian announce the betrothal. Bob Doyle, longtime Midlothian resident and former Rock Island Railroad employee, recently returned from the Pacific assignment.
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Ohio
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Pleas
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Rock Island Railroad
Christmas Eve Services at Hope Luthean Church
Hope Luthean Church plans two Christmas Eve services. A 7:30 p.m. children's service features the children's choir. A midnight candlelight service begins at 11:30 p.m. The anthem is Come Joyful Shepherds. Donald O'Connor will sing O Holy Night.
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Hope Luthean Church
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