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Midlothian Messenger

Location

Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1942

Page

5

Worth. local notes and updates from Worth town

Community and family items including Albert Horstroms training for a TWA transport pilots school after a long flying career, Shirley Ann Breidigan turning five in a Depot street party, Mr and Mrs Fred Hildebrand returning from Florida, visits by Milt Woodard and others, and Sidney McKathron at Great Lakes Naval Training Station with local residents mentioned for birthdays and daily life.

Ton Batumay Albert Horstroms Kansas City TWA ‘Transport Pilots Jacksonville Florida Mu‘ni¢t al Shrley Ann Breidigan 113Th Depot Street Fred Hildebrand William Teason Sidney Robert McKathron R. W. McKathron 110Th and Worth U.S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes

Columbus Manor Personal Notices and Social Events

Mrs Charles Hart attended a Poppy Day Luncheon May 21 at the Legion Hall. Mrs H Burke entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening. Robert Hart celebrated her 7th birthday May 24. Columbus Manor Womens Club met at Mrs J Emerys home Wednesday afternoon. A pot luck luncheon followed. Air Maid Wardens and Assistances met at Mrs C Dracha home for final examination. Coffee and doughnuts served. Miss Betty Kimball turned a year older May 24. Dickie Mora expected to return home from hospital soon. Mr and Mrs L Fitzgerald entertained friends from Chicago Sunday afternoon. John Harns of 95th and Moody.

Charles Hart The Legion Hall H. Burke Bridge Club Robert Hart Columbus Manor Women's Club J. Emery Air Maid Post 1 Block 2 C. Dracha Betty Kimball Dickie Mora L. Fitzgerald Chicago John Harns 95Th Moody

Postal rules for prisoners of war and internees

Instructions extend free postage for POWs and internees under military authority, with address and camp details required. Letters face censorship. parcels need strong wrapping, canvas packing, and inner complete address. Germany restricts mail to certain forms. Japan and other locales vary by authority releases. Red Cross facilitation noted with Geneva address.

United ‘States Germany Japan Red Cross Wake Guam Shanghai International Red Cross Committee Geneva Switzerland

Appendectomy Performed After Monday Night Illness

A patient on Avenue underwent an appendectomy Monday night following abdominal pain. Medical staff reported a routine procedure with stable post operative condition and no complications.

Reclassifications Released by Local Selective Service Board

As of May 20 1942 classifications were released for James Joseph Cullen 2740 W 89th Place Chicago 1 A and Raymond Termunde RFD No 1 Box 150 Worth 3 A.

Local Selective Service Board James Joseph Cullen Chicago Raymond Termunde RFD Worth

University Grad Richard Berger to Receive Law Degree

Richard E. Berger of 14639 St Louis Avenue will graduate from the University of Illinois next Monday with a Bachelor of Law degree.

Richard E. Berger St Louis Avenue University of Illinois

Bond Drive Thanks from Oak Lawn Chairman

Acknowledgment from Agnes Smutney chairwoman thanks volunteers in Oak Lawn Illinois for their help in a pledge drive. The campaign reported a total pledge of 14799048 dollars annually and expresses appreciation for cooperation on short notice.

Oak Lawn Ilinois

Oak Lawn First Aid Class Continues At Cook Avenue School

Oak Lawn First Aid men and women attend a Tuesday evening instruction session at Cook Avenue school. A class of 35 will finish a 20 hour course under Dick Tweedie. More classes likely to be started later.

Oak Lawn Cook Avenue Dick Tweedie

Local rationing board contact for information

Fragment mentions a local rationing board that can be called for further information about a family unit at the time of application. No additional names, dates, or places are provided.

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Columbus Manor D. Aves Bel R. F. Voral Evergreen Pk Columbus Manor Community Club Building Fund Baby Ducklings Turkey Armour’s Garden B. P.S. Paints Oak “Lawn Agnes Smutney LEE & Mack Ing Wm. Brandt & Son 95Th Street and Wabash R. R Bill's Milk PET Brandt Milk Inc Evergreen Pk ST. Gerald’s 94Th and 55Th Avenue Oak Lawn, Til CASH L. J. Welsh Habich Bros. Motor Sales, Inc S. Western Ave Lincoln-Zephyr Dealers Blue Island
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