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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1942
Page
6
Letters from soldiers and sailors recount furloughs, postings in England and Fort Benning, and overseas moves. Personal notes praise home readers of the Messenger, describe training, and reflect on sixteen months of army life with marches, sand, heat, and outdoor drills.
Fragmentary item references a Friday event in a village with a cake and naval stationary. It mentions a gift and a “ingenious” work accomplished by Mrs. Albert Toms.
Kunker bowled 223 and Musilek 202 high nets while Becker 253 and Hulett 243 led gross scores. Lydia's Tavern joined the league with new shirts alongside Chuck's taverns team also sporting new shirts.
Women bowlers from the Midwest win three games against Drugs in a league set. High net games include Barta 174 and Southwick 172 while high net series list Southwick 485 and Greiner 453. A new bowler Hayes posts 571 gross series. Lewis Feed Store reports two on the sick list and a new bowler opening. spectators include Ed Barta Art Schildmiller Ted Borst.
The Post warns against using ordinary shoe boxes for overseas parcels to soldiers. Heavily packed mail bags and ships holds require strong double faced or solid fibreboard containers. No food should be included as troops are already well supplied and crumbs attract vermin.
Barr and his sister Natalie returned Friday from a trip visiting friends in Iowa Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin A farewell party was held for Bill Barr as he left for Camp Grant. Mrs H K Warner celebrated a birthday with neighbor Mrs Cook hosting. Mrs Au Stma entertained Chicago friends. Mrs T Gabbart has pneumonia hospitalized two weeks. Monty Hall Jr broke a bone in his right third finger at work and stayed overnight at St Luke's. Methodist Sunday school plans a Halloween party Saturday 2 to 4 in the church basement.
The Arbor Park school hosts a Wednesday gathering for the Oak Forest Taxpayers Association to discuss the final date for a fire protection renewal. Community members may attend by contacting Mr Prochaska. New members Christy Thoms M A Hall te Harty Wagoner Christ Ruppell and Phillip Krug joined at the last meeting.
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