James Mumford Home Christmas Night After Long Military Service
James Mumford arrived home on Christmas night after nearly 20 months in the ETO. He returned to Camp Grant to receive his discharge on Dec 28 after over two years of service. He entered service Oct 14 1943, spent 21 weeks at Fort Sill, then eight days at home before sailing May 12 1944 on the USS Wakefield to England. He landed in France after D day and later joined the 94th Infantry division as a linesman with the artillery group. He was severely wounded May 18 1945 in Hermsale Germany and evacuated to England, rejoining his company three months later. He earned the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and four battle stars for France Ardennes and Rhineland. His brothers Edward Sr and Edward Jr also served. Edward Jr recently discharged.
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James Mumford
ETO
Camp Grant
Fort Sill
Okla
Fort George Meade
Wakefield
Southampton
England
France
94Th
Hermsale
Germany
Army Pol Kcation
LSS Caorge Washington
Hobbyist Model Gas Motors On Display In Chicago District
In Midlothian near Freer Park visitors from Aero Grasshoppers in Douglas Park demonstrated model gas motors at Joe Chronister’s home 2146 W 170th St a Hoof Products Co Chicago rep showed a new motor. The club meets Sundays at 110th and Homan flying models from 10 30am and every other Monday with enough members to seek a charter. Roy Anderson at the Hobby Shop 3044 Wolithst is acting chair and Chronister is treasurer.
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Roeed
Midlothian
Freer Park
Island
Joe Chronister
170Th St
Aero- Grasshoppers
Douglas Park
Hoof Products Co
Chicago
110Th
Homan
Roy Anderson
Woliithst
Morgan Park
Bridal Shower Given for Lou Fisher
A bridal shower was held for Lou Fisher with several attendees and gifts noted. The gathering featured friends and family celebrating the bride, with familiar faces from the local community listed among guests.
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Lou Fisher
New Officers Take Over Neighborhood Club
The Nonsape rose Social elected new officers including chairman Mrs Herbert Brown and vice chairman Ns Vanes Rausch. The club aims to keep children smiling with an afternoon gathering to raise funds for parties and entertainment for local children.
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Social
Dupoot Vinnetenbee
Maha
Nate
Brestwood Fersonals Birthday Celebrations in Chicago
John and Virginia Warning plus Mrs Clifford Strong celebrated birthday events at the Warning home in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Clifford Strong also marked their 19th wedding anniversary.
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John
Virginia Warning
Clifford Strong
Chicago
Midlothian Lions bowling strong in three game sweep
The Midlothian Lions dominated in bowling winning all three games. Staehle's team secured the three wins with Stolzmenten on the losing end after a playoff in the third game. Gronaa led on the upper floor and Van Deering rolled a 252 game on the lower floor.
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Staehle
Stolzmenten
Gronaa
van ‘Deering
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Turniin
Standard
Spaulding
Blue Island
Kloc's
Bimrose & Sons
James
Sormands Noth
Ardennes and
Rhineland
Ihe
Oind
Dward Lumiere Srames
Lawson Field
Wacross
Edward Jr
Gane Brothers
Army U
Isi
Michigan Avenue
Harts Dsr
Drs
Frula Schiwert
Oman
Brestwood
Fersonals
LIONS
Egu
Ah LZ Payne's
Royal Blu Blu
Chuck's Lodge
Stadhile 'S
The
Midlothian Gospel Tabernacle
Central Park Avenue
Posen Lumber
S. Western Avenue
Harvey
Kimsul
Bremen
W. 147Th ST
Central Associated Agencies
Eddie Kloc
Lydia's Tavern
McKinley
Posen I
Pettijohn
Trumbuel Avenue
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