Village Boy Joins Navy Reserve During World War II
An article recalls Robert Andrews of Midlothian born in Seattle on December 1 1933 who joined the naval reserve and was called to active duty on April 8 1942. He trained at San Diego and Treasure Island, earned promotion to fireman class, and served over a year without a furlough home while remaining active in gardening music and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Andrews
Africa
India
England
South Pacific
Seattle
Robert
Naval Reserve
San Diego
Bob
Treasure Island
Winre Pomecnets
Nthe
Plane Forced Landing on Crawford Avenue in Heavy Rain
A five passenger plane from Lockport made a forced landing at the intersection of Vermont and Crawford avenues during a heavy downpour on Monday afternoon. The pilot said rain reduced visibility and he was told the airport was too muddy to land. He taxied to a stop on Crawford and, after about three hours, a chief pilot from Lockport retrieved the aircraft.
Police Raid More Taverns Smash Machines
Police and county officers conducted raids across southern Cook County smashing slot machines in taverns on Cicero Avenue Calumet Park and Chicago Heights. A Blue Island bookie was seized and several machines were kept as evidence. Grand jury subpoenas were issued to tavern owners while officers towed machines to Homewood station amid limited local newspaper coverage.
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States Attorney's Police
Cook County
Cacero Av
Calumet Park
Chicago Heights
Blue Island
States Attorney's
Homewood
Ne Ow Atrests
Reese
Ofifice
Sth
Chicago
Bombs Dropped on Village during Sunday Air Raid Drill
At 2 pm Sunday Midlothian saw 14 planes in a group and 7 more in two passes as 50 bombs were dropped including 9 incendiaries east of the tracks and a single tear gas bomb in the Gardens. Air raid wardens, captains, agents, auxiliary police and firemen took part. drill deemed a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midlothian
Boys in Service From Bremen Township Focus on Longing for Home
In a Bremen township feature the author reflects on sailors and soldiers missing work, play, liberty ports, and familiar comforts. He recalls the clatter of the Lines and Ludlow presses, the craving for a Chuck’s hamburger and a beer, and notes the ongoing series sponsored by Village President BR White and local officials.
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Evg
Liberty
Chuck's
Sherman
Bremen Township
Vilage
BR. J. White
al. ‘Clifton
Paul F. Sehwaighart
Kreis
Fikkie
Steffens Weeman
Baylor
New Volunteer Fire Department Truck Debuts in Midlothian
The Midlothian volunteer fire department unveiled a panel bodied rescue truck with first aid gear and a full array of rescue and firefighting equipment. Walter Gisemonger issued thanks to loyal members for designing and assembling the vehicle, praising their sacrifice and public benefit.
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Frank Moist
Midlothian
Parsons
Tim Dept
S de
Chicago
Boone
Walter Gisemonger
Middlothian Volunteer Fire Dept
Midlothian Warns of Heavier Fines for 1943 Vehicle Tags
Chief McNeela warned this week that many residents have not bought 1943 vehicle tags despite prior warnings. If not purchased this week, heavier fines will be imposed, as five months have passed to obtain them.
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McNeela
Midlothian
Graduation Day Set for Midlothian Public School
Graduation day for the eighth grade at Midlothian public school is set for June in the auditorium. The program features the national anthem by the school orchestra directed by Lester H. Earnets, welcome by Phyllis Stout, class song, and certificate presentations by R. K. Cumming and D. H. Thompson.
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Midlothian
Auditorum
A Save
Roe “Blau
Lutheran Church
Phyllis Stout
R. K. Cumming
D H Thompson
Kraus Jailed Over Unpaid Fine After Speeding Conviction
Oak Forest resident Frank Joseph Kraus was found guilty of speeding by Judge Lewis. He failed to pay a fine of seven dollars plus costs and was committed to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Joseph Kraus
Oak Forest
Lewis
McNella Appoints Special Police for Year in Midlothian
At the Midlothian village meeting John P McNeela was named police chief for one year with volunteer officers reappointed. Walter Isemonger kept fire chief. Paul F. Schwaighart is treasurer and J Sirokman water superintendent. Village attorney faced dissent. library board officers confirmed. street repairs to begin when weather allows.
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Midlothian
John P McNeela
William Gundloch
Walter Peters
Herbert Nielsen J Apher
Jack Entrop
Walter Isemonger
Paul F. Schwaighart
C. White
Sirokman
Consocr
Townsend
Quinlan
Franklin Klein
Walter Williams
John Knight
Library Board
Louise Larson
Urban Widman
Lacher
Semme
Fankes
Frank Moist Dies Sunday After Mock Raid Duties
The community mourns Frank Moist who collapsed Sunday afternoon after performing air raid warden duties and a store outing. He worked at City National Bank and served in the police reserve, survived by wife Prthel, an aunt and uncle, a brother, with services held at 63rd and Harvard and burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Frank Moist
Pearl
Region Post HO
Police
City National Bank
Prthel
Wmind
Idia Unger
Ice
63Rd
Harvard Wth
Evergreen Cemetery
Legionnaires
Midlothian
Home on Furlough At Crestwood
Aux Grace Holm enjoys a 10 day furlough at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Holm in Crestwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aux Grace
Holm
Fred Holm
Crestwood
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Gite Allen
Midlothian Fire Dept
Frank Wiswell
Charles N. Anderson
Walter G. Isemoner
Miathin
Betty Vdair
Rachard
James Thakker
James Edward Bell
Rebero Vo Bell
Giloria
Blau
Caworge
Burdett Vane Chrostl
Shockey
Nbae
Tine Shirley Sodas
Dorothy Giltla
Gt Balt
Cyeney
Iovus Mac Horner
Robert de Tyn
Son
Koeln
Deems
Wrets
Bochse
Ted Tudlaer
Toorare
Nban
Tors Ke
Dorothy Olive Boaxten
Albert
Fager
Witham Fartin
Mlanson Meyer
Richard ¢ Monroe
Clareme Pappas Karbara
Oune Pearne
Gordon T Peck
Faye Penrose
Parldeen Peters
Clara Joan Plasil
Glen Richard Preston
Patricia Ann Preston Richard Carl Schneider
Harold Scratch
Frank J. Kraus
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