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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1943
Page
8
Readers celebrate Midlothian defense drives and salute service members. The column lists several brothers in the army and navy, furloughs, and homecomings from Keith Field and Great Lakes. It includes letters from service members thanking the town for gifts and support, with acknowledgments to families and community volunteers.
Midlothian women bowlers Petersons Midwest won two from the Drug team led by Steffen who rolled 189 171 484. Mae Lash, Luella Hanson and Marie Williquette posted notable scores for Bakery Lewis Feed and other shops. Helen Whitley and Pauline Cantrell contributed solid games while Springfield based lanes hosted the matches.
Birthday wishes appear for Mrs Floyd Catherwood dated January 28 and for Grandma Hires noted on February 3.33, with casual salutations and handwritten greeting card style phrases.
Net game winners were Weinberger and Sonnenheim. Gross winners were Stevens and George Keels. Red Snapper and Hickey's Funeral Home swept all three games this week while Hickey's rose in the standings with a 2610 net team series and Weinberger led with a 732 gross series.
Mrs. da Umgelder publicity chair for Fletcher E Sullivan Auxiliary VFW 2580 announces a Navy and War Department appeal to salvage worn silk and discarded nylon hosiery. The silk is needed to make powder bags used in large calibre gun shells and nylon for other vital war materials. The departments say continuous collection is imperative for the duration.
Barbara Ann Roemisth, who was ill last week, is back at school.
On January 3 the five Sullivan brothers visited Father Clarence at St Marys church in Waterloo after Mass. They were accompanied to the train next day by the priest who praised their steadfastness and noted their naval service. The pastor recalled knowing them for seven years at St Marys grade school.
A short birthday note marks Harry Stanton as a year older on February 3, noting the personal milestone.
Mrs. Ps Schwaighart celebrated her birthday Wednesday with family observances in Gate township. The event drew relatives from the area to mark the elder Schwaighart matriarch’s special day.
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