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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
1
A fragment notes a Rock Island man identified as the son of Mr and Mrs Eddye Kendall. The text references family ties and local context but lacks clear events or dates.
A Midlothian teen group met at Pat O Leary’s home to plan a youth center after Friday dances were halted. Lions Club discussed usage of their clubhouse, allowing the teens to use the building on the first and third Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8 pm with games and light refreshments.
A reception is set for 7 p.m. at Broadway Gardens, 2710 Broadway, following a previously scheduled event. The announcement notes the date remains Saturday June 16 and mentions Margaret and Charles Becker in connection with the plans.
A letter to Mrs. Helen Heniff confirms Pfc Robert Heniff of the paratroop-infantry serving in the Philippines was wounded in the leg. The message notes he ran into trouble and is being treated at a hospital near his brother James. Another Heniff relative is also reported in the Philippines.
Bernice V Weaver married Albert C Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs John Rohrdanz of 15221 Paulina Ave. They spent their honeymoon in Norfolk Va where the carrier with the groom aboard was docked. Both graduates of Thorn ton Township High School class of June 1943. Mrs Schmidt is assistant secretary of the Harvey Association of Commerce and will reside with her parents Mr and Mrs John V M Weaver at 149th and Le Claire for the duration.
Jean Patricia Lyons of 14462 Abbottsford Road has joined the Waves and reports notable weight gain and great pleasure with her naval assignment.
The article lists new officers for the Teen-Agers group including Pat Murphy as president Lyle Stofferahn as vice president Pat O Leary as secretary and Dick Monroe as treasurer The note mentions sending assistance prom ised attendance and supervision at social events.
Duskin, a Marine Corsair fighter pilot from the Pacific theater, completed 88 combat missions before his death. A long-time resident of Chicago area. wife at 9925 Leavitt St, and parents at 4035 W 147th St, Midlothian. Born June 1, 1944 promotion noted in record.
Lt Kristiniich who served two years in Europe and fought in North Africa Sicily and Italy writes from a front line town near Rouen after V E Day. He recalls wounds in North Africa, a Purple Heart, and multiple campaigns with the Rangers before returning home to Lawndale and Midlothian.
Voters filled 14L5 precincts and returned 138 straight ballots with 10 split ballots in the judicial election. Bour Superior court and Circuit court judges appeared on the Coalition ticket with incumbents and new contenders from both parties securing positions, including Byrne Tuohy Robson and Schnakenberg.
Hope Lutheran church plans a mortgage burning service conducted by Dr M P F Doarmann. The event will be held at 1045 a m with sermon and inviting all friends to attend.
Pfc Edward A Bilotti son of Mr and Mrs Bilotti 14756 Waverly Ave reports via phone from Stark General Hospital Charleston SC that after five months overseas with the 8776 Mountain Infantry Regiment he has returned to the States and will be transferred to Topeka Kansas for further treatment.
Wednesday C graduation exercises will be held at St Christopher's church on June 1 at 7 30 p m. The service will include hymns and the renewal of baptisma l vows by the class with an address by Rev Pather Flerbert Diethelra. OPN professor at St Tesep's college Elmsdale and diploma conferred by Rev barks Cite. Miss Pegan Penrose injured tram in Washington and New York while visiting the President.
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