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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1942
Page
2
An obituary notes the death of Mrs McGrath a charter member of the Elm Chapter of the Eastern Stars She is survived by her children and six grandchildren The report lists Stoll and other relatives among the mourners and mentions a memorial prayer service.
A group of women from Midlo and Chisago including Mrs. Lawrence Furry Mrs. E J Moore Mr Atkins Mrs Jorgenson and others toured Oak Forest infirmary on Wednesday. They served eye patients with care and expressed hope for more organized support from Dr Andivid.
Mrs Earl Tapp hosted a surprise birthday party for Jentie Osren attended by Mee Burns and others this week.
Residents requested extended bus hours for workers in Harvey defense plants. The Safeway company and local officials approved a late bus route, adding a 15 bus service from Western to Midlothian with new connections to support commute needs.
The Man's Folks program for husbands and guests is set for Saturday November 14 at 6 30 p m at the Lions clubhouse. The executive board meets Tuesday November 3 at 12 30 p m at the Lions clubhouse. Sick list includes Mrs R K Cummings Mrs Ed Schneider Mrs N Levee and Mrs Katie Wilsterman.
Forest Ridge Woman's Club sets a business session November 4 at 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs A W Mills 153rd Street and Laramie Avenue with Mrs George Kohler assisting. Afterward the club’s department chaired by Mrs Nestech will present the play What They Didn’t Know featuring Mrs Murdloh Mrs M A Hall Sr Mrs R H Hodgman Mrs W V Kearns Mrs Belle Mohr Mrs Victor Pignatiello and Mrs Earl Vigard.
A fragmented notice outlines changes to a science program on a radio station. It mentions broadcast times around 8:15 and 8:30 AM on a Wednesday and references individuals named Henry and Fredholm.
Officers and board of Midlothian Lions 5 will gather at Ed Reimer's home on Kosteray on Friday, November 6, to discuss upcoming events. Attendees include Dacher, Millent, Joulon, Gresens, Grasskopf, Hovera, and Buc. A luncheon will follow at the school on November 13.
Pauline Lerner daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Lerner married St George R Doyle son of Mr and Mrs R H Doyle on Saturday morning October 2 at St Christopher's church. Fr Clarence officiated with Mr and Mrs E J Doyle as attendants. The couple plan to reside near the past.
At the regular meeting of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 691 a $25 gift to the Citizens Committee of Midlothian was approved for gifts to boys in service. Twenty dollars went to the state Treasur Chest for WWI veterans gifts, $12 to the insulin fund, and $2.50 to the child welfare fund. Hostesses were Mrs Archie Rice and Mrs Hazel Florentine. Halloween decorations were used in serving the lunch.
The following men are called for induction on Friday November 6 from Local Board No 10 Marvin Vogt Joan Wilson Cizero Gak Joseph Sekerka Anthony Szpytko Jasper Barker Joan Culik William Dowling Peter Sergett Adam Miller Chester Chockrek Douglas Ur Ber Stanley Mik Smud Mike Zuziak Clarene Fostr Cel Hobar Ilff and Ce l Ho bart Illff from Tinley Park Oak Forest and Posen areas.
About 65 Doctors from the osteopathic hospital visited the Midlothian EPs School for examinations and enjoyed a luncheon prepared by the PTA. The event, held at the Methodist church, was chaired by Mrs. Wm. Musick with a volunteer committee and music provided by Mrs. Fred Wilson and Mrs. L92 Burton at the piano.
The Midlothian PTA will host an event to raise funds for buying books. An evening feature and a cart of snacks will be available, with proceeds supporting the school’s library program.
The Junior Girl Scout troupe of Midlothian wear uniforms to honor Girl Scout Week. Barbara Pearse Jacqueline Hutton Marilyn Miller Dorothy Burdett Patsy Presizn Lunne More Faye Penrose Earl deth Peters led color presentation at Methodist church Sunday school on October 25. The regular meeting on Tuesday set a Halloween party for November 3 in the Scout hall.
The homemakers group visited the Rosenwald Museum in Jackson Park on Thursday October 29. They had lunch there and were led by Mrs Carl Zipse and Mrs Charles Se ped Mere with other attendees mentioned.
The Citizens Committee collected and packed Christmas boxes for boys overseas, organized at the chairman Mrs Kristinich home. Members Mesdamis Brown Golden Couillard Colbert packed items including blades soap candy nuts cigarettes and a writing portfolio. The committee plans more packing for boys in the states next week and asks for collapsible tubes donations at Cavallini's.
At 1 39 pm Sunday the MW lothian fire department was called to Club Flesh 2 1 7thiars Cleveland where a faulty stove pipe caused a 607 blaze. It was extinguished using hand pumps and left in hand.
A special VENy Auxiliary meeting is set for Monday November 2 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Catherines Maxiz home with Mrs Fletcher Fe Sullivan as president. The auxiliary also plans a hospital drive with a Sunday event at the Morris B Sachs campus and Civic Opera House honorary ushers and flag presentation by hospital chairmen.
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