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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
2
A Midlothian Messenger column urges enforcement of ceiling prices and rationing rules. It warns buyers to pay only legal prices and use ration points, reporting violations to the local War Price and Rationing Board. The piece warns against booby trap pennies and overcharges, and invites groups to request wartime talks and films.
A serviceman stationed in India sent a bundle of foreign newspapers to a printing shop. The gift included the Evening National Call from Delhi and other titles such as the Egyptian Mail of Alexandria and the Statesman from Northern India. The shop laments the chaotic typography and layout, joking about melted presses and wild type.
Walter Berggren chairman announces War Price and Rationing Board 311 adopts Help Your OPA Help You as a new slogan. He notes citizens sometimes expect the OPA to act alone and stresses essential citizen board partnership in the fight against inflation.
Mrs Myers Mrs Sickler Mrs Nillis Mrs Rauwolf and Mrs Legerski joined St Christopher's graduating class on a Tinley Creek picnic last Thursday. Despite the rain, the children served luncheon to the ladies and Mr Insalaco who ferried the class in his truck. Mrs Heniff and daughters and Mrs Rita Isler with her son Cpl Richard Heniff returned on furlough after 21 months in Italy to attend a memorial Mass for Pfc Norbert Senfert killed in action in Germany.
Margaret Keptier married Joseph Mango, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Mango, at a ceremony described as simple and elegant. The bride wore a satin gown trimmed with pink and black lace, twin bridesmaids Betty Jahhe and Anna Mae Kepner wore pale blue organza gowns, and Hubert Mango served as best man with George Kreis and Charles Becker as ushers. A reception for 200 guests followed at Broadway Gardens with supper and dancing to an orchestra before the couple honeymooned in Chicago.
The Midlothianites gathered last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Bruno Lee for a social or meeting.
Mrs and Mrs Boykin Davis announce the marriage of their daughter Ellen Sybil to Cpl. Robert S. Peck Jr son of Mrs and Mrs Robert Peck of Midlothian. The ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon May 29 in Atlanta.
The report notes that a couple arrived in Midlothian on Thursday morning for their wedding and planned a honeymoon at the home of the groom's parents located at 145th and Spaulding. The groom Bob left Wednesday night for Kearns Utah where he has been transferred.
Local poultry firm promotes chick hatchery offering Burke Barrow Rocks Holtzapples Whee Rocka Roseland Leghorns Rhode Island Reds New Hampshire and other famous breeds. Breeders claim regular mash insures strong healthy chicks and export assistance provided. They also manufacture high grade feeds sold wholesale direct. visit to learn more.
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