Soldier Bud Reidénbaugh promoted during WWII service
The obituary notes Lt. Charles H. Reidénbaugh, son of Mrs. William Jaeschke of Markham, promoted to first lieutenant in Louisiana, earned the Silver Star, and served in New Guinea the New Hebrides Guadalcanal Bougainville and possibly the Marshalls. His present whereabouts are unknown. He wears a braid insignia on his left shoulder signaling rank. Souvenirs from the South Seas include pounded tapa palm cloth tortoiseshell pins and a porch rug. He tutored local girls in English and was learning their language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiantown
Gap
Bud
Flis
Pacific
Fijis
Ogs
Guinea
New Hebrides
Guadalcanal
Georgia
Bougainville
Marshalls
Louisiana
South Seas
Heroic Beachhead Defense Earns Commander's Praise
A wartime communiqué lauds a unit for holding a beachhead under heavy artillery fire and enemy numbers. It commends individual soldiers for loyalty perseverance and determination and credits the defense with the beachhead line. It also notes commendations from the commanding officer and mentions Mr and Mrs James Kennedy of Karlovav and their one year old Bonita Kae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedyes
James ‘Kennedy
Karlovav
Marjorie
Dawson
Bonita’ Kae
Reverend Murray Wells Accepts Idaho Pastorate
Reverend Murray Wells of St. Luke's Union Church in Midlothian has accepted a call to pastor the Community Church of Southwick Idaho. His farewell service is Sunday May 14 at 11 a.m. He will depart Tuesday with his family to drive to their new home, with a Mother’s Day woven into the program. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Wells
St. ‘Knke's
Union, Church, Midlothian
Church
Southwick
Ida
Wells
Tea for Wesley Hospital Benefit in Midlothian
The Ruth Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service hosts a tea Friday May 19 at 2 p m at the Methodist church in Midlothian. A hospital speaker and viewed spring flower pictures from Roseland presented by Mrs Richard Waalkes will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Ruth
Woman's Society
Methodist
Midlothian
Richard’ Waalkes
Roseland
Will
Pea
Fragmented wartime letter hints at family and future plans
The readable text shows a troubled wartime letter mentioning meals like eggs, a reference to “Bi,” the army, and hopes for the near future. It hints at family concern and anticipated events, with unclear punctuation and broken phrases typical of damaged OCR.
Stee-tynds rally honors Servicemen volunteers
A community gathering led by Mrs. Schultz, Mrs. William Merritt, and Mrs James Bur dette salutes Servicemen and scouts who have given much to the country. The event promotes contact and unity through local leaders and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givens
Hose
Schultz
William Merritt
James
Burdette
Roll Call Records From Oak Forest District Names
The document lists residents including Joseph sD Abate from Oak Forest and Richard Ag Castine Midlothian along with Edward A Bishop Jr Blue Island. It also mentions Bernard J Krause Oak Forest Charles F Shover Tinley Park John G McCoy Midlothian Harry W Hallinan Blue Island and Harold E Wagner Oak Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sd.’ Abate
Forest
Richard
Castine
Midlothian
Edward A. Bishop Jr
Blue Island
Bernard
J. Krause
Oak
Charles F. Shover
Tinley Park
John G. McCoy
Harry W. ‘Hallinan
Harold E-Wagner
Oak Forest
Family Reunion at Burton Home on Mother's Day
Mrs. Thomas Burton of Stanford will be guest of honor as family members gather at her son TL Burton's Midlothian home for dinner on Mother's Day. Attending include Howard Burton and wife and family, daughters Mildred Jamieson and family, Frank Ginne and family of Chicago, Arch Wilmington and family, Rev T C Burton of Ft Dodge, and William of Armington. Grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Glen Burton and Sylviann Wilmington, are noted. Laura Burton died in 1940. Mrs Burton plans to reside with daughter Mrs Jamieson in Chicago.
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Burton’s
Thomas Burton
Stanford
TL. SF ‘Burton
Midlothian
Howard
Mildreds
Thomas Jamieson
Frank
Ginne
Chicago
Arch. Wilmington
Mx Lothbin
Burton
Rev. T
Ft. Dodge
William
Armington
Glen
Sylviann Wilmington
Laura
Sign of Times: Town Father of Six Dies Amid Confusion
A 45 year old man described as a father of six died after a confusing incident. Police report unclear details as investigators work to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Eddie
Duschin
Markham
Somieone
Pury
Anc
Thess-Navy
Sphiysicalss
Camp care aids ill boy as mother stays close
Mrs Bilotti praises the hospital camp treatment that helped her son Eddie, who is ill with meningitis. She has a room at the hospital to stay with him constantly, hoping her presence speeds recovery. The Bilottis also have son Albert serving in Hawaii.
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Eddie
Builottis
Albert
Hawaii
Prisoner of War Russell Laycoax Reported Missing Now In German Custody
Russel E Laycoax of the 1st Ranger Battalion in Italy was listed as missing in action and later confirmed as a German prisoner of war. A telegram to his mother in Oak Forest noted his capture and a later letter from him described his welfare, wounds to his left shoulder, and his hope to return home soon.
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Russell E. Laycoax
1St Ranger Bn
Italy
War Dept
Germany
Laycoax
Gene
Oak Forest
Fletcher Sullivan Auxiliary VBW Announces Poppy Drive Plans
At Monday's Fletcher Sullivan Auxiliary VBW meeting Mrs Anne Kinsella was admitted to membership Six new members will be taken in at the next meeting The VFW will again sell Buddy Poppies this year on Saturday May 20 Margaret Brown poppy chairman announces her committee is lined up and workers ready hoping for good weather.
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Fletcher Sullivan
VBW
Anne Kinsella
VFW
Margaret Brown
Poppy
Midlothian Cub Scouts Hold April Pack Meeting
A Midlothian cub scouts pack met April 27 at the Lions clubhouse. Mrs Marquardt's den 3 presented colors. Cub Master Fred Wilson awarded pins for achievements during the month. Mrs Southwick arranged a demonstration by Dr Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midlothian
Lions Clubhouse
Marquardt
Fred Wilson
Southwick
Dr. Aiken
Maviss Sot “Hoy
Scouts
Tifez
Major Frank Fenzel injured in bus collision
Reports say Major Frank Fenzel was severely injured in a bus collision last week. His wife contacted relatives after the crash, and he is hospitalized with a crushed chest and a complex fracture of the left leg, with pneumonia feared as his condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Fenzel Sevelothian
Onditigny
Grant
Rockford
Repealed Vote Clouds School Board Meeting
A heated meeting over a petition with 70 signatures led trustees Baylor Weeman Locher Kreis Steffen and Fickery to clash with President White. Baylor claimed many signers had dirty hands for lacking vehicle tags while Weeman removed his star and tried to rebuke White. White opposed the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erekeene
A. Petitio
Baylor
Wien
Weeman
White
Locher
Kreis
Steffen
Fickery
Midlothian PTA Installs Officers
Midlothian PTA installed officers at a Monday meeting. Officers include Emil Woodstrup president, William Musick 1st vice president, George Goechritz and Robert Tanner vice presidents, guts Buchanan treasurer, and Bannert historian. Past president Pixie Padiey received a gift, corsage awarded to Jorn. Principal Benben spoke on Summer Day School. Dr Maddox of Thornton Township High School discussed YMCA plans in Harvey.
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Midlothian Ep TA
Installanon Co
Khekl
Jones
Karl Padiey
John Benben
Maddox
Thornton Township
Harvey
Charles
Mark
Eckels
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Enbauls
Charles Hi
Reidénbaugh
William “Jaeschke
Murray
Idaho
Russell Laycoax
Fletcher Sullivan Notes
Midlothian Cub
Carey
Midlothian Pta
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