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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
20
Manager Carl Scherer of the Harvey NYA reports centers across the state are seeking boys and girls who have finished school to learn machine shop work welding and other weapon making tasks. Training is open to all interested and no longer requires veteran status.
MacArthur residents hear about Bartlett Realty house numbers with Mrs. Rick. Born to Mr and Mrs Alex Mennig a boy at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey. Andrew Fennema moves into Luella Niles home on 142nd street. MacArthur improvement association hosts a Bingo party at Stables Hall June 33 with Emma Dowling chair. outdoor supper postponed due to school picnic. Two MacArthur boys graduate Blue Island High Kenneth Behardt and Robert Pence wearing gray gowns. Woman's Club meeting June 3 at Edna Stopp’s home. third Wednesday monthly at 1:30 pm. Weekend travel mentions Beloit Wisconsin and Batavia Peninsula with a brother in service in Australia.
At Midlothian Theatre Claude Rains Warren William and Ralph Bellamy star in The Wolf Man with the tag Is it the man or unholy beast revealed. Feature No 2 is the Mad Doctor of Market Street with Lionel Atwill Una Merkel and Joe E Brown in Shut My Big Mouth a wide open faces comedy shown Sunday only. Also North of the Klondike with Brad Crawford and Andy Devine shown as companion picture.
Oak Forest Christian Fellowship announces Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 15 am. Youth Crusaders meet at 6 30 pm and Rev Pitcher speaks at 7 45 pm. Women of the church sew for missions on June 4 at 10 30 am. Day camp Vacation Bible School runs June 8 to 19.
The Crawford Gardens Improvement Association will hold a pinochle party on Friday June 5 at 8 p.m. at 9601 Avers Avenue. The public is invited. The association’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday June 2 with important business to be transacted.
The Post chairman Kas ten and Auxiliary chair Marie Campbell thank all who helped raise funds by selling 2325 poppies in Oak Lawn Columbus Manor Grandview and Chicago Ridge. Next Legion meeting is Tuesday June 2 at Legion Halls.
Mr and Mrs Harry Boomsma and family visited Sam Boomsma and family in Lansing Illinois on Sunday for a family gathering.
The notice sets limits for sugar purchases for home canning and fruit preserves. It requires a consumer who has registered to obtain sugar in fixed amounts per quart of finished product and per year per person. An adult in the family must file a regular form with names, quarts canned, on hand, and intended uses. War Ration Books must be presented with the application.
The Midlothian Legion Senior baseball squad extended its winning streak to six games with a Wednesday night victory powered by dominant pitching and strong defense. No-hitter highlights anchored the win as the team outplayed the opposition.
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Mrs Walter Dohi and Mrs Arch ie Rice served as hostesses for the Monday evening social gathering. Cards were played and prizes awarded. The auxiliary will present St Christopher's school with a framed Constitution. Last year a flag was presented after studying flag etiquette. On Wednesday the unit sent treats to the women’s ward at Hines hospital including cookies stationery Kleenex toilet soap and government post cards.
The game finished 4-0 as the team defeated Hazelcrest at their home diamond. The win signals strong early season form and a bright outlook for the squad.
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