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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1947
Page
1
Monday night burglars struck Midlothian Market on 4031 W 147th Bt and targeted the cash register front door. Proprietor Frank Lewis notes the attempt was not amateurish and suspects sugar ration stamps were the motive. A Tuesday rear entrance attempt failed, and a back window at the Midlothian Shoe Rebuilder was forced but not penetrated.
The village board agreed to hire Laurie Milen, a six foot tall officer weighing 165 pounds, to start work on Sunday March 16. The meeting also tabled a proposal for two cement block homes, value around 10 000 dollars, pending more detailed plans as building costs rise and officials discuss water pressure and street lighting upgrades.
Mrs. Rebecca Kramer of 14525 S Turner Ave earned national publicity for Midlothian by publishing a piece in American Magazine Harrisburg pa. The essay details a couple who turned two wedding roses into a thriving garden, faced pests and pruning lessons, won blue and red ribbons at a local show, and found health, friendship, and escape through gardening.
Bob Nicolai, son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Nicolai of Midlothian, a WWII veteran who helped capture 31 Nazis, is imprisoned in Jerusalem charged with violating immigration laws by bringing uncertified immigrants to Palestine. He and 19 others are to be tried within two weeks after transfer from Haifa. Nicolai, born in Coventry and raised in the United States, has a storied career including roles in Hollywood, the merchant marine, and the D-Day landing.
Harold Sceratch 18 is serving in the navy and sails from Norfolk Virginia to the West Indies. Henry Sceratch 21 accompanies him as family. The narrative notes Mrs Kramer’s long residence in Midlothian and her roles in a garden club the Liederkranz choir and Local 1504 Retail Clerks union. She manages the bakery at Super A P in Harvey. She married Carl Kramer nine years ago from Northbrook Illinois.
A Wednesday morning scene shows signs of spring with a meadowlark call and kids in light attire. Bob Alexander Sr. sports a fresh haircut and shave while Uncle Bill Rohs sits on a loafer's bench. puddles and sniffles hint at changing weather.
Delegates and alternates of the Civic council meet in Chuck's west room at 8 30 p m. President Charles J Murphy says a detailed report on the patriotic dinner will be given. The event yielded a conservative profit. The agenda includes election of officers and reports from project chairmen.
Nancy Maihoff, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Maihoff of 14624 Springfield Ave Midlothian, was hit by an eastbound truck driven by Herman A Talbot of Harvey while crossing 147th St at Springfield Ave. Police sent her to St Francis hospital for exam. She sustained bruises and scratches and rested well after treatment. This is the second schoolchild involved in a traffic incident at 141st and Springfield this year.
At a Monday meeting the Midlothian Public School PTA elected Mrs Edward Pettijohn Sr as president for the 1947 48 year. Mrs Fred Brady is first vice president and Mrs Jesse Entrop second vice. Other officers named include Mrs Joe Heitman secretary Mrs George Boyer treasurer and Mrs Lawrence Furry historian.
Two Hot Springs readers Bill and Gert Stoecker report a race where Ration was driven to rest day. The horse finished a close second by one length at 7 to 1 odds.
Filing closes for Midlothian village offices as United party and Greater Midlothian party each present slates. Arthur C. Ludwig leads the new party for president with trustees Fred W. Orgel John Joseph Hermann Emanuel H. Kuttauer and police magistrate Bernard S. Duskin. United party picks John S. Knight for president and others for magistrate and trustees, with Independents Edward C. McPherson and John J. Red Hart challenging for police magistrate and trustees respectively. Library board candidates Otillie Pomeroy James W. Gilman and Robert Nicol also run as independents with no opposition.
Final pre election statements contrast incumbent Edward C. McPherson’s pledge to continue serving residents with the Greater Midlothian party’s vow to run village affairs on a business basis. McPherson cites twenty years on the village board and a promise to act as a servant of the people. The party advocates Midlothian First and Always and public service.
Midlothian Business Men's Assn meets Monday at the school annex to discuss proposed amendments to the license ordinance. Edward C. McPherson, chairman of the village finance committee, urges all members to submit a written statement of acceptance and ensure full representation at the meeting.
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