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Newspaper

Midlothian Messenger

Location

Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1942

Page

17

Service letter from Camp Livingston Louisiana reports good weather

In a note from Ralph Anderson of the 28th Division Hq and MP Co at Camp Livingston Louisiana he writes that conditions are swell down south and invites old Midlothian friends to respond. The note mentions Corporal George Bermes of 9622 Lawndale Hamlin avenue Midlothian, promoted to PF and two weeks ago to Corporal after arriving at Victorville Advanced Army Flying school in California.

Louisiana Midlothian Ralph Anderson MP. Co Camp Livingston A.P Corp George Bermes Lawndale Geo. Ritchie Hamlin Avenue Victorville California

Eight Aces Pinochle Club event noted

An item references the Eight Aces Pinochle Club and Mrs. Geo. Ferg Os, with a scheme related to the club. The fragment shows a local social or gaming club notice with names and initials.

Geo. Ferg

Registration for 18 and 19 year olds on June 30 announced

President Roosevelt issued a proclamation calling for registration of eighteen and nineteen year old men and those born after December 31, 1921. Col. Paul G. Armstrong, State Director of Selective Service, says they will not be drafted until they reach their twentieth birthday and changes require Congress. Registration methods and detailed plans to be announced later and may avoid using public schools.

Roosevelt Paul G. Armstrong State Director Selective Service Armstrong Congress

Meeting at Mrs. Clarence Coullard Home June 9

The next gathering is scheduled for June 9 at the home of Mrs. Clarence Coullard. Organizers urge attendance and note the event will proceed as planned.

Clarence Coullard

Tax Collector John Toman Sets Holiday County Records

County Treasurer John Toman reports record tax collections for the year with $104,653,671 in receipts to date and an expected gain of about $8,000,000 over last year. Delinquent tax recoveries also set a county record under his levy system, with few property seizures. Taxpayers are urged to take pride in his forthcoming role on the Board of Tax Appeals.

John Tons Mr. Toman Toman Board of Tax Appeals

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