Joe Rauwolf Discharged After Pacific War Service
Joseph Rauwolf, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rauwolf Sr, born in Blue Island, was discharged January 6 at Camp McCoy after two years and 13 months in the Pacific with the 550th Night Fighters. He served from February 2, 1943, with training at St. Petersburg and Scott Field, then Chanute and Hammer Field before sailing from Camp Stoneman to New Guinea and Morotai, Leyte, earning three battle stars and ribbons. He now resides at 13400 S Annst Blue Island with his wife Dorothy Schneider and their soon-to-be year-old son.
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Pacific
Joe
St. Petersburg
Fla
Scott Field
Sheppard Field
Tex
Chanute ¥ Field
Hammer Field
Calif
Visalia
Joseph
Camp Stoneman
Monta Bay
Hollandia
New Guinea
Middleburg
Morotai
Leyte
Joseph Rauwolf Sr
Midlothian
Blue Island
Fle
St. Christopher's and
Thornton High School
Gerald
Barbara Joe
Dorothy Schneider
Annst
Margaret Ahlgrim Leads St Christopher Averages
First semester averages from St Christopher School list Patricia Kelly Ralph Alfidi Margaret Scharleu Joan Kendall Virginia Keily Mary Ann Novack and Margaret Ahlgrim with percentages ranging from 93 to 98.6 including multiple grades. The readable line shows 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd grade names and scores.
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St. Christopher's School
Patricia Kelly
Ralph Alfidi
Margaret Scharleu
Joan Kendall
Virginia Keily
Mary Ann Novack
Margaret Ahigrim
VFW Social Dance Planned for Valentine’s Day
VFW members their families friends and sweethearts invited to a social at the Lions clubhouse on February 14 at 8 p m. First postwar social aims to boost future events with good turnout. Refreshments at inflationary prices include cheese sandwiches Spam K rations and GI coffee. Beer brands mentioned with admission by name rank and serial number. Bring shot record if available.
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VFW
Lions Clubhouse
St. Valentine’s Day
Pabst
Budwriser
Begin Girls' Gym Classes At Midlothian Public School
Girls in eighth grade and older will attend gym classes from 7 to 9 pm every second Friday at the Midlothian Public School gymnasium starting next week. Anita Williams, fourth grade teacher at MPS, will supervise. Activities include basketball tumbling volleyball table tennis and badminton.
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Midlothian Public School
Anita Williams
MPS
Much Smoke Little Fire in Midlothian Prairie Calls
Midlothian fire department handled multiple prairie fire calls this week. Incidents included a Saturday blaze near Turnpike and Cicero, a Sunday near 148th and Karlov, a Monday report at Crawford and Claire, and a morning at 210 with a fire started from a store but extinguished before arrival. A Wednesday 1130 call at 14214 Springfield involved an overheated furnace with no fire and no damage.
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Midlothian
Turnpike
Ciceroavon
Karlov
Homan Qin Vianday
Praire
Crawforday
Claire Blvd
Springfield
Start Work on New Liquor Store in Midlothian
Excavation began yesterday for a two story 16000 dollar Midlothian Wine and Liquor store building next to the drug store. Mr and Mrs William Baker announce a complete new store with the latest fluorescent lighting and living quarters above the shop.
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Midlothian
William Baker
Ladies auxiliary to elect chaplain at February meeting
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Fletcher E Sullivan post 2580 WEW will meet at 8 p.m. Monday at 14638 Ridgeway Ave to elect a chaplain to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Stenhouse's resignation.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Fletcher
E. Sullivan
Wew
Ridgeway Av
Stenhouse
State Aid to Cause School Tax Drop in 1948
Bremen township faces a 1948 school tax drop forecast of about 50 percent as state aid shifts fiscal balance. Principal John Benben warned districts still face deficits through 1947 and must find ways to keep schools open. Local options include tax increases, higher building taxes, selling teachers' orders, and seeking relief from Springfield.
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Bremen Township
John Benben
Township School Board
Midlothian
Muidiothan
Springfield
Ther
Lions Sunday clothing drive set for Midlothian
The Lions Club sponsors Victory Clothing campaign in Midlothian with Sunday February 10 as collection day. Stolz Bros. truck and driver begin at noon, touring every street. residents to bundle usable clothing and place at curb for pickup, including underwear to overcoats for all seasons. Nic Zneimer coordinates bundles at his office for those away.
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The
Lions Club
Midlothian
Stolz Bros
Nic Zneimer Io
PTA Founders Day Observed By Midlothian Group
The Midlothian PTA plans Monday activities at the Public School auditorium starting with a business meeting and candlelight service. They will elect committee officers, hold a penny march, and pay tribute to Mrs Birmy and Mrs Hertst.
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Midlothian
PTA
Mionday
Birmy
Hertst
Pln
Ldeat Burewail
Progress Mies
Waiduims Oche
Wall Road
Civic Orchestra Prepares for Concert
Civic Orchestra announces tickets for the upcoming concert are on sale by members and the orchestra at the local public school. Contact Lester Palmer for details as students and community members support the event.
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Civic Orchestra
Lester Palmer
Lollothian
State aid figures show a $40,000 difference in 1948
The report notes the city would receive in 1948 forty thousand dollars more in state aid than the current arrangement allows. The item highlights funding changes and potential impact on local finances for the upcoming year.
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Ceive
March of Dimes Report Exceeds Quota in 1940s
The March of Dimes surpasses its quota in a report that lists numerous local volunteers and supporters. Names such as John Miller Erna Mosva Doyle Georg Bubets and Paul Schwaighart appear among the contributors. The item notes a victim of polio and several community figures aiding the campaign.
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Tehabersberg
Ed Burt
John Miller
Robert Svpbor
Erna Mosva
M Doyle Georg Bubets
Sinhous
Paul Schwaighart
Pomeroy
Master Jerr
O Donnell
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Joe Rauwolf
Joseph Rauwolf
Camp McCoy
Wis
Margaret Ahlgrim
St. Christopher Averages
Tomas
Beoius
Hugh
Robbins-Posen
Forest Ridge
Arbor Park
Gor
Tinley Path
Lions Sunday
Ron
W. Anderson
Wilbur -Anderson
Ingils Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Michael Prerchal
Chicago
Wilbur
Arcinary
Harvey Beth
Harvey Hospital
Wilbur Anderson
Mostyn
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