Midlothian Library seeks new donations after WPA takeover
The Midlothian Community Library, sponsored by American Legion Post 691, has grown under WPA management. As expansion attracts more readers, the library committee appeals to Bremen township residents for books and reading material, with pickup offered by committee members.
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Legion
Clifton
Charles
Matthew
O'Leary
Nelson
Furt Johnson
Markham
John
Gizad
Ginski
Bremen Township
Benefit Shows Tonight Aids Indigent in Midlothian
Midlothian Post No 691 of the American Legion presents a free benefit program at the Midlothian school auditorium featuring talking pictures of drama comedy and news and guest speakers. Donations of usable clothing staple foods canner goods or small cash are requested to aid local indigents with distribution kept confidential. Contact Carl Powley service officer for assistance or to request aid.
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Midlothian Post No
The
American, Legion
Midlothian School
Community Service Department of the Legion
Carl Powley
Two Candidates Vie for GOP Committeeman in Tinley Park
In the Republican race for district committeeman in Tinley Park two candidates seek the post. Charles F Nielsen of Tinley Park and John Winker of Clifton Park Midlothian are listed as contenders. Winker, 28, has lived in the township 15 years, is a father of two, a property owner and employed by Rogers Galvanizing Co. in Blue Island.
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Charles F
Rogers: ‘Galvanizing. Co
Blue Islands
Be Farnished Hy Is Muse
Fragmentary OCR reads as a quirky exclamation about art or music with playful wording. The readable portion suggests a theater or literary cue but lacks clear subject, date, or named entities to identify.
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Muse
Hickey Leads Midlothian Team in Tinley Park Open Tourney
James T. Hickey sponsor and Bremen township Democrat, guides Midlothian AC into Tinley Park Open Tourney starting March 26. Ramsey, team manager, unsure how many Midlothian youths will play, with ten nearby town teams expected to enter.
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James Hickey
Bremen
Midlothian AC
Tinley Park
Ramsey
Youth Enter Bremen Town Politics With Sticker Slogan
Youths in Bremen township displayed early political interest with a Harry Clarke sticker reading Igoe For Clarke designed by Solly Foose. The first car to bear the sticker was Al Clifton’s Chevrolet, the village clerk.
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Bremen Township
Harry Clarke
Solly
Foose
Igoe
Clarke
Robert Andrews
Chevrolet
al Clifton
Firemen Brace for Spring Prairie Fires
Midlothian firemen report three to four prairie fires daily as they begin their spring season. Most fires are harmless but threaten property. A large blaze Sunday afternoon endangered the Walker home on Rexford road near Springfield, and a Tuesday fire near the Fairbanks home in Forest Ridge sent flames ten feet into the air.
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Midlothian
Rexford Road
Springfield
Fairbanks
Forest Ridge
Bremen township town meeting notice announced
A town meeting notice states Bremen township will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday April 5 at 2 o clock in the village hall Tinley Park. The moderator and officers will be appointed to raise funds for township expenses and decide on other measures.
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Bremen‘ Township
Tinley’ Park
Tom Feee
Midlothian Votes 50 Dollar Fire Dept Weed Burn
The village trustees approved a 50 dollar lump sum payment to the fire department for burning weeds on vacant properties. Public safety chair Schmitcheer says burning will remove hazards and improve appearance, reduce calls, and save money long term within village limits.
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Midlothian
Schmitcheer
public_safety _committee
Velma Sobolewski Wins First Prize in Poster Contest
Velma Sobolewski a 13 year old eighth grade pupil at Midlothian public school won first prize in a poster contest held Friday at Ridge Park fieldhouse under the Third District IFWC. Her aerial view of the canal will advance to the state competition at the Hotel Sherman on May 3 and 5. Seven posters were judged instead of five due to the number of strong submissions. Velma's work was praised for modern simplicity reflecting the new school of thought. Mrs Fred Traenkler and John Benben coordinated the local exhibit.
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Velma Sobolewski
Midlothian
Ridge Park Fieldhouse
Third District
IFWC
Velma
Sherman- ‘Ons
Midlothian School
Vela
Fred Traenkler
John Benben
Cumming to seek re election unopposed for school board
R K Cumming seeks re election as president of the school board for District 143 with no opposition this year. He is the only candidate for president while three vie for trustee seats S E Fuller will run again with Leota Hanson and R L Allen as new candidates John Grzadzinski will not seek reelection due to long service and health concerns The election is set for Saturday April 9.
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R. K. Cumming
Cumming
S. E. Fuller
Cloverdale
Leota Hanson
Posen
R. L. Allen
Robbins
John Grdadzinski
Grzadzinski
Hines Hospital
Clarke Workers Meeting Draws 300 Attendees
About 300 people attended a Clarke meeting at Reihher's hall Monday night. Harry Clarke and county official Joseph Leliver backed the regular Democratic ticket, urging support for Harry Clarke. Harry Buscher spoke for Judge Prystalski.
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Clarke
Reihher’s Hall
Harry Clarke
Joseph Leliver
Harry Buscher
Judge Prystalski
Repair of Streets Expected Soon in Midlothian
Midlothian plans street repairs due to spring thaws and rains. President White and Clerk Clifton authorized to sign a Resolution for Maintenance for arterial streets to be sent to Mr Montgomery, supervisor of motor fuel tax disbursements. The village reports 1916.91 in tax funds and February allotment of 142.50. A 30 appropriation was approved for grader rehabilitation.
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Midlothian
White
Clifton
Montgomery
Recital at Papineau Studio Wednesday Evening
Public piano and elocution recital directed by Miss Frances Papineau at the Papineau Studio in the Hille building, Wednesday March 30 at 8 pm. Pupils JOYCE RUICKHOFF SHIRLEY RUICKHOFF VIRGINIA SIWEK SOPHIA MYTYCH JOAN KUCHARSKI FRIEDA HUBER RUTH MICHAELS PATRICIA ANDREWS HARRY UMgelder DON MOORE DOROTHY CAARUWE MARVIN JAGOW ELAINE Kreis shown.
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Papineau
Hille
Frances Papineau
Joyce
Shirley Ruickhoff
Virginia Siwek
Sophia Mytych
Joan Kucharski
Frieda Huber
Ruth Michaels
Patricia Andrews
Harry Umgelder
Don Moore
Dorothy Caauwe
Marvin Jagow
Elaine Kreis
Keyes Family Visit at Knight Home In Keystone Avenue
Mr and Mrs Alan Keyes and Mr and Mrs Charles Keyes with daughters Marilyn and Arlene visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John B Knight on Keystone Avenue. The Keyeses are former village residents now living in Chicago.
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Alan Keyes
Charles Keyes
Marilyn
Arlene
John 8. Knight
Keystone Avenue
Keyes
Chicago
Monday Luncheon by Midlothian Woman's Club
Mrs L Burton and Mrs Robert Nicolai will host a luncheon at 12 30 Monday Mar 28 at the Lions club house during the Midlothian Woman's club meeting. A business meeting follows and reservations may be made with a hostess.
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L. Burton
Robert Nicolai
Midlothian Woman's Club
Lions
Village water meters blamed on consumers for heat damage
At the Midlothian village board meeting the water committee ruled meter damage from hot water is the consumer’s responsibility, citing the water ordinance. For a first meter repair a $250 charge is proposed with village covering excess costs. credits may apply for overpayments.
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le Vee
Judge Resigns to Back Kohlman in Bremen Township
Louis Smith of Ridgeland Avenue Bremen resigns as District 4 Democratic judge of election to conscientiously support Fred Kohlman for township committeeman. He says continuing as judge while backing Kohlman would be unfair due to his appointment by Harry Clarke. Smith calls Kohlman capable honest sincere and trustworthy.
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Bremen Township
Louis Smith
143Rd
Ridgeland Avenue
Fred Kohlman
Harry Clarke
Smith
Kohlman
M. Smith
Kohfman
Bremen
Kedzie Avenue Paving Approved for Summer Work
Beard Paving of Kedzie will pave Kedzie avenue from 139th to 183rd streets this summer. A viaduct over the Indiana Harbor and B&OCT will have a contract let within 30 days. Fill will settle all summer and the viaduct should be finished this year. Robbins quarries will be filled, with Markham Midlothian and Robbins set to gain from the new trunk outlet boosting trade and homeseekers to Bremen Township.
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Indiana Harbor
B & Oct
Robbins
Markham
Midlothian
Chicago
Bremen Township
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Peraey
Enefit
Midlothi
James T. Hickeyment
Tinley
Town Meeting
Clarke Workers Meeting
Woman’s Club
Liss Fohmsty
Kedzie
Beard
Carl J. Carlson
Kedzie Avenue
139Th Street
183Rd Street
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