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Newspaper
Midlothian Messenger
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1943
Page
5
The executive board named Glen Kiner hostess chairman for the event at the district meeting. Mrs. Wirs-3 and the renue 2 mi ins the issue were noted in the proceedings.
The Taxpayer's Association holds 136 names for a service plaque. Names must be ordered in lots of 12 with priority on material, possibly delaying production. Parents and relatives urged to submit draftee names promptly to the association.
The Midlothian Citizens' Committee is packing and mailing Christmas packages to soldiers overseas. Dr Paul Pomee made a special trip to present a $20 service gift. others contributed $1 each including Mrs Eisenberg, John Knight, Mrs Philips, Mrs Gangblood, Ms McGarry, Mrs Dehin and May Lash. Chuck Cavallini donated cigarettes. Mrs Fitchhorn supplied soap, and Paul Schwaighart offered a case of soap. The committee will send money orders to recipients in the states to allow purchases at post exchanges due to merchandise shortages.
On Sunday September 12 at 8 p m the Legion auxiliary post 691 holds its first social meeting of the season at Zneimer's real estate office with Mrs Zneimer and Mrs Rice as hostesses for the evening.
Mr and Mrs Charles Mikrut attended the wedding of their cousin Miss Jean Barnas. The event marked a family gathering as relatives shared in the ceremony and celebration.
Local notes list Sunday dinners and visits among Crestwood and nearby towns. Residents including the Koo yenga, Muldrink, Musilik, Foose, Bakely, Ceogan and Benson families share meals, birthdays, anniversaries, and theater outings across Blue Island, Midlothian, Harvey, Riverdale, Markham, Worth, and Chicago. Multiple birthdays observed in September and gatherings at various homes.
Oak Forest community notes list Mrs. Charles Nelson hosting a bridge club, several births and anniversaries including a girl born at St Bernard's hospital, and numerous visits and social events. Recurring names include Mr and Mrs Donald Snedden, Mrs S G Ch vall, the Snider family, and residents from Harvey Chicago and Harvey area.
RP Leer cote in CN stirs attention as authorities discuss a meg Ste TE case. Citizens await findings and official statements amid local concern.
On Sunday afternoon a christening was held at St Christopher's Church with sponsors Mrs Mary Maylsiak and Anthony. The celebration continued at the grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Massey home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Doris parents of Mrs J Massey, Mr and Mrs Harry Bartels and two daughters, Mrs Hitzel, Mrs Donald Sneeden and James Herbeck.
Mrs Rick appointed general chairman of the Chicago Red Cross chapter coordinating activities in MacArthur and serving as official contact between her community and the Chicago chair. Rick previously chaired the 1943 War Fund Drive and helped found the MacArthur Woman’s Club.
At a regular McArthur Improvement Association meeting on Saturday night members voted to join the Woman's Club in sending Christmas boxes to service men from the area. Plans were laid for a Halloween bingo party to cover gift expenses. The next meeting is set for the first Saturday in October.
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