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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
1
Dennis and Tommie McGarry, local youths earning mechanic training, are serving in the Army. Dennis, who spent six years with Clarke-Hulett, leaves for the army two years in June with 15 months in Australia. McGarry, born March 28, 1921 in Chicago, also attended St. schooling before service.
On Wednesday May 1 residents should place cans in a container in front of the house. If it rains the pickup will be moved to the next day May 12.
Daniel C. Cole, 29, of Plymouth Indiana, driving a tractor trailer north on Crawford Ave, swerved to avoid a Rock Island freight train. The trailer struck a concrete signal block, tearing the axle and transmission before landing on its side near a coal yard. State police Sgt. Chandler investigated.
The district will hold a summer round-up for all children entering school in the fall on May 19 at 9 am in the public school gym. Paul Pomeroy MD and C Carlson DDS will conduct examinations. Helpers include committee chair Mrs Paul Berber and members Mrs Jos Heitman, Mrs L Furry, and Mrs L Anderson. For more information call BT 532-W.
The McGarry family from 15043 Lawndale Ave has two sons in military service, with Thomas McGarry serving in the army and stationed at camps including Grant Knox and Cooke. He reflects on Mojave Desert experiences, while his brother Mickey works for H. & C. Motors. Their sisters Angela and Jane reside in Midlothian.
A heartfelt address offers spiritual support for a child facing separation to battle, promising Jesus as guide and protector. The speaker transfers faith as a personal guardian, recalling past trials and safe returns, urging closeness to divine care under God’s wings.
Mrs. Anna Werf of Oak Forest was found insane by a criminal court jury in Judge Sbarbaro’s courtroom on Wednesday and committed to Kankakee asylum for care and detention.
Midlothian American Legion Auxiliary pledges renewed support for Poppy Day on May 22. Ella Rice, poppy chairman, announces preparations for annual memorial poppy distribution with free flowers and goodwill pledges to honor fallen service members. Mrs Rue notes poppies will be offered in Midlothian and Oak Forest without price, inviting pennies and dollars alike to support the cause.
The last PTA meeting of the year will be held Monday night at 8 pm in the Midlothian public school auditorium. Mrs Tucker, district director, will be the guest and will install the new officers for the coming year.
Quarantine on all dogs is largely in hand says Midlothian Chief McNeela. This week only two dogs were destroyed due to village cooperation and zero is hoped for next week.
Police Magistrate Robert Lewis fined Charles Cavalli and Roy Stable $100 each for having slot machines on their premises. About $50 was recovered from the machines and turned over to the Midlothian library. No arrests on similar charges outside the village limits have been made recently.
Midlothian public school plans and activities keep children busy in spring. Wednesday evening the musical fest was held in the auditorium with the orchestra conducted by Ester Palmer and directed by Lorenda Schisoll for the elementary and intermediate grades. The program included many songs as well as selections from Porgy and Bess. Last Tuesday Miss Anderson guided first, second, and third graders to the auditorium for a day trip. Friday will see first, second, and fourth graders taken to the Ringling Bros circus with teachers and many parents accompanying.
Midlothian police began enforcing the village tag ordinance on Wednesday. Those arrested face a fine plus payment of the tag fee, which costs 3 dollars.
Joseph Majiera 29 of Blue Island was arrested after Jack McNeela obtained his confession with help from the state attorney. Majiera allegedly burglarized two Midlothian homes March 6 and March 19, with further charges arising from Morgan Park, Beverly, and Harvey cases. He faces grand jury July 10 on burglary counts, with most Midlothian property recovered. Majiera admitted one break in Morgan Park but denied others until confessions were obtained.
Bremen Post 2701 VEW Tin Jey Park will hold the installation of officers on Saturday May 15 at 8 pm in Bremen Veterans hall 1714 Oak Park. Officers to be installed are Edward Cupp commander John Gunn senior vice commander John Wiseman junior vice commander Dennis Murphy quarter master Walter Mager chaplain and Boyd Carr trustee. Commander-elect Cupp appointed Loys Maxwell and Boyd Carr as adjutant for the new year. The installation is public and everybody is invited. Refreshments and free dancing are in store for all.
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