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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1947
Page
2
Editor letters from Midlothian youths address juvenile delinquency and praise forming the Midlothian Athletic Club. They note creating baseball, football and basketball teams and using the old school basement at 147th for activities with scouts aiding the effort.
The club asks local backers to fund uniforms equipment and supplies to expand youth programs. President Richard Hille urges community cooperation to help steer young people away from delinquency through athletics.
Editorial notes that voters will have multiple candidates with both tickets presenting good men and true. The piece asserts no one should boast after election and emphasizes the village will gain regardless of which slate wins.
An editorial from Midlothian condemns unsafe crossing at the 147th and Springfield corner near Midlothian Public School. It cites limited playground space, staggered recess, and lengthy daily exposure of children to traffic from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The piece urges stronger safety measures and police presence to prevent injuries.
The Bremen town board held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening with the same members present. Supervisor Dahl reported relief cases at 80, an increase of five from last month. Township Attorney Grosskopf and Judges Tscheulin and Andrews were present. Judges Bockstahler Jakes and Green were absent.
A Pure Tone hearing test was administered to students at Midlothian Public School on Wednesday, providing a basic check of ear health and hearing ability as part of school health services.
Chicago police believe a renewal of gangster activity is tied to the late 1940s case involving Guthrie a projector operator formerly of Midlothian. His home was burned in 1945 where his child was killed, a tragedy linked to his legal troubles.
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