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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
1
Report about a rescuer saving an unconscious observer from a storm damaged balloon on a cruiser at 560 feet above the deck. The observer clung to ropes and was pulled to safety after the storm tore a rope. details reflect a wartime style narration.
Frank Mead of the Midlothian Goodfellowship Club condemns heavy special assessments and bonded debt tied to village improvements. He cites legal steps, court confirmation, and mortgage-like bonds risking property owners, while praising the Peoples Party and urging support for Richard White and slate in upcoming local elections. The county police report notes a stolen item recovered from William Ran of the Midlothian Country Club.
Mrs. Paul Swanson and the twins are reported recovering from the flu after ten days illness. At the Erie Park Gun Club cup shoot last week F. J. Quinlan won class B and Harry Foltz won class C who is president of the club. A registered shoot open to all comers will be held on May 10 with a registration fee. the club is open to visitors every Sunday. A branch prepared by Winsler Rocemer served at coat may be elud house at 159th.
A social gathering described as a bumeco party was held at the Catholic church in Posen on Monday evening, February 16, with attendees including Roy.
On February 11 St Christopher School presented a program by the second and third grades honoring Abraham Lincoln. The lineup included Two Birthdays by Loraine Doran The Flag of the USA The Lincoln and his Dog sketch and selections by Dorothy Shauers and several named students.
The Neteppew Camp Fire Girls met at the Field Museum on Feb 12 for a Lincoln life picture showing and notes on objects of interest. They announce a Washington Birthday fete at 7:30 PM Feb 23 at the Woman's House with prizes and refreshments.
A conservative gathering is planned at the rare ws club house Friday at 3 p m. Attendees are to discuss party matters amid unclear details and timing.
The community staged two plays, Mothers Wil and The Iene Answer, with Jage Frances Holmes Albert Van Meert Hanry Nichols in the cast. Proceeds support the new stage and a banner crew is noted for tonight. An after theatre dinner honored Rev. Bosley on his birthday as decorations featured black and gold.
Light fixtures were found piled by the doors of two vacant houses on Turner Lane between 11th Street and 147th Street. Thieves had pulled them down but could not relocate them, for reasons unspecified.
A report in the Messenger claimed a Bremen Democratic district committeeman was recognized. The Central Committee member says John Clarke and John O. have not received official confirmation, and records show only meeting notes without formal approval. The situation also affects Worth township.
A fragmented open letter from Concordia Church pastor Rev. E. Tesi urges readers to join then church, promote Bible only doctrine, and join worship. It notes church supervised social activities as secondary to preaching and saving souls, and invites attendance at services. A separate crash report mentions Ed Sage MacIntosh and Louise Reithwaier injured in a collision on 147th Street.
Sczcur Weelful Wham age 23 and Adex pondris Serene age 18 wed in Chicago on Saturday. After the ceremony a reception followed, details of which are unclear due to damaged text.
Report notes members of the Action group met at Tenry's centering on a hospital operation labeled Crest-Wood. Carmichael conducted the procedure while Harriet Gordon and Wik Waerezalek are linked with rental matters. Injuries described as scaly or related to a Mis operation appeared amid the accounts.
E H Beatie announces the Midlothian Lions Club donation to install a complete basketball court in the new gym. The committee of E H Searle Walter Dahl and Rudolph Grill will oversee work, with access for students and clubs. The school board approves gym use rules including free access for students and P T A meetings, with rental charges for other events and a 60 percent gate share for athletic events.
John Peterfilka, a 75 year old Oak Forest inmate at 3147 Canal St Chicago, hanged himself with his belt on Tuesday. A coroner jury ruled the act deliberate and influenced by ill health and advanced age.
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