Promotion and overseas service of Lt. Bud Reidénbaugh
The record notes Lt. Charles Hi Reidénbaugh born 191- and his mother Mrs. William Jaeschke Markham. He received a second lieutenant commission in the Southwest Pacific after serving in the Friendly Islands Guadalcanal New Guinea New Hebrides Bougainville and New Georgia. He earned the Silver Star and Infantry Combat Training while in Louisiana and later held a braid insignia on his left shoulder. His mother recalls souvenirs from the South Seas and he tutored local girls in English and their language the natives described as not very beautiful and lightly clothed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiantown
Gap
Bud
Flis
Pacific
Fijis
Ogs
Guinea
New Hebrides
Guadalcanal
Georgia
Bougainville
Marshalls
Louisiana
South Seas
Beachhead honor note praises heroic defense and loyalty
A wartime commendation praises soldiers for holding a beachhead under heavy artillery fire and rough weather. It credits individual loyalty perseverance and determination, lauds the defense success, and extends personal thanks from a commanding officer. The letter 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 Pastoral Call
Rev Murray Wells of St Iowen’s Union Church Midlothian has accepted a call to pastor Community Church of Southwick Idaho. His farewell service is Sunday May 14 at 11 a.m. and he will move with his family Tuesday to their new home. Mothers Day woven into the program. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Wells
Tea for Wesley Hospital Fund Benefit at Methodist Church
On Friday May 19 at 2 pm the Ruth Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will host a tea at the Midlothian Methodist church for Wesley hospital. A hospital speaker will attend and show colored pictures of spring flowers from surrounding communities by Mrs Richard Waalkes of Roseland. Tea will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Ruth
Woman's Society
Methodist
Midlothian
Richard’ Waalkes
Roseland
Will
Pea
Fragmentary note on a soldier's letter to his mother
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief letter passage from a soldier to his mother. He mentions meals, eggs, and a remark about future events, including reference to the army going soft. The readable text is incomplete and scattered.
Local Servicemen Memorial Event Acknowledged
A community gathering honors servicemen with pledges and support. Led by Mrs Schultz Mrs William Merritt and Mrs James Bur dette organize activities to assist veterans and promote civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givens
Hose
Schultz
William Merritt
James
Burdette
Local Roll Call of Residents and Units
A fragmented roll call lists residents and associated towns including Joseph sD Abate Oak Forest Richard Ag Castine Midlothian Edward A Bishop Jr Blue Island 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 linked to a military context.
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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 for Mothers Day
Mrs. Thomas Burton of Stanford Illinois will be guest of honor as her family gathers at her son and daughter in law TL Burton of Midlothian for dinner on Mothers Day. Expected attendees include Howard Burton and family Mildreds Verard Jamieson and family Frank Ginne and family Arch Wilmington and family Rev T C Burton and William Armington and others. One daughter Laura died in 1940. Mrs Burton plans to move to Chicago with daughter Jamieson.
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Burton’s
Thomas Burton
Stanford, Il
TL. SF ‘Burton
Midlothian
Howard
Mildreds
Thomas Jamieson
Frank
Sylviann Wilmington
Laura
Man of six children dies in unclear circumstances
A fragmented report notes a 45 year old man named Eddie Duschin Markham, father of six, who decided Wednesday that someone had to be sent to town. He passed away in a navy related context with physical details unreadable.
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Eddie
Duschin
Markham
Somieone
Pury
Anc
Thess-Navy
Sphiysicalss
Recovery Hope For Eddie Bilotti At Camp Hospital
Reports say Eddie Bilotti’s meningitis shows encouraging signs after several weeks in care at a camp hospital. His mother Mrs. Bilotti stays by his side in a dedicated room, believing her constant presence will aid his recovery. Their other son Albert remains in Hawaii on active service.
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Eddie
Bilotti
Builottis
Albert
Hawaii
Prisoner of War Russell Laycoax Seen After Missing Action
Russell E. Laycoax of the 1st Ranger Battalion in Italy was reported missing in action and now identified as a German prisoner of war. A telegram to Mrs. Laycoax in Oak Forest noted capture, with a later letter from Gene describing good food and shelter and plans to return home, asking for news from Oak Forest.
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Russell E. Laycoax
1St Ranger Bn
Italy
War Dept
Germany
Laycoax
Gene
Oak Forest
Fletcher Sullivan Auxiliary Hears New Members and Poppy Drive
At Mondays meeting of Fletcher Sullivan Auxiliary WEBW 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 and workers lined up and all they want now is nice weather for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Sullivan
WEBW
Anne Kinsella
VFW
Margaret Brown
Poppy
Midlothian Cub Scouts Pack Meeting Apr 27 At Lions Clubhouse
The Midlothian Cub Scouts held a pack meeting on April 27 at the Lions clubhouse. Mrs Marquardt's den 3 presented colors. Cub Master Fred Wilson awarded badges for achievements earned during the month. Mrs Southwick arranged a demonstration with Dr Aiken.
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Midlothian
Lions Clubhouse
Marquardt
Fred Wilson
Southwick
Dr. Aiken
Maviss Sot “Hoy
Scouts
Tifez
Major Frank Fenzel in Critical Condition After Bus Collision
Reports say Maj. Frank Fenzel was severely injured in a bus collision last week. His wife notified authorities and he is hospitalized with a crushed chest, compound leg injury, and risk of pneumonia while on oxygen.
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Fenzel
Lothian
Onditigny
Grant
Rockford
Repealed Action Sparks Heated Board Meeting
The January meeting saw Trustee Baylor review a 70 signature petition while labeling many signers as having dirty hands for lacking vehicle tags. President White ultimately opposed the ordinance amid tense exchanges as Trustees Baylor Weeman Locher supported the measure against Kreis Steffen and Fickery.
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Erekeene
A. Petitio
Baylor
Wien
Weeman
White
Locher
Kreis
Steffen
Fickery
Midlothian PTA Installs Officers
The Midlothian PTA meeting installed new officers led by attrict director Jones as installing officer. Mrs Emil Woodstrup became president with Mrs William Musick as 1st vice president and Mrs Geerge Goechritz as vice president. Other officers included Mrs Robert Tanner secretary, Mrs guts Buchanan treasurer, and Miss Bannert historian. Also presented were corsage and past president’s candlestick. Summer Day school films were shown and Principal John Benben spoke. Dr Maddox of Thornton Township High School discussed a YMCA 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
Wells
Idaho
Russell Laycoax
Fletcher Sullivan Notes
Midlothian Cub
Carey
Midlothian Pta
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