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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
4
The article argues millions will be needed for war production with many women in shop jobs and many men drafted from nonessential roles. It urges business to limit civilian service, accept fewer staff, and public patience, noting shortages over nonessential goods and stressing resilience for military sacrifice.
The piece discusses fears of postwar recession as war production ends. It predicts a large shift to consumer goods like automobiles, prompting strong demand for cars, repairs, and travel services. It notes a 1920s-style boom followed by price shocks and urges conservative behavior to prevent collapse.
The text argues that war drives up prices and production costs, risking disaster. After the war, millions with high earnings who bought defense bonds will have money to spend. If that money circulates, business stays strong, though taxes will rise to service the debt. A larger national income may ease tax burdens compared to earlier hard times.
F D Tarr of Illinois Bell says war production rules curtail residence extension phones and dial conversions while keeping most service adequate. The measure saves thousands of tons of lead iron steel zinc rubber and other scarce materials for military use and remains manageable for users nationwide.
In Holy Name Cathedral Chicago on March 26 at 3 30 p m Celestine Kollar daughter of Dr and Mrs John A Kollar Riverdale became the bride of Vincent Carje of Cleveland Ohio The bride wore a red suit with a dark blue topcoat and blue accessories Ruth Horlick Evanston was maid of honor The bride’s brother John served as best man A reception followed at the Palmer House Chicago
Immediate relatives and a few friends attended a reception where the bride wore a light beige street-length dress. Guests included the groom's mother and sister-in-law from Cleveland. The couple plan to live on the near North Side while the groom finishes Northwestern University Dental School and prepares for active Naval Reserve service after graduation.
Corporal Wilmer M Stutzriem of Riverdale now with Company E 111th Infantry stationed at Morehead City North Carolina sends a furlough note from March 26 to March 29. He describes coastal patrol duties entrenchments along eighty miles and quick alert movements by truck covering 130 miles in six hours. He is working with General Headquarters and thanks readers for the Pointer newspaper.
The Thornton Township P. T. A. met Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. Presiding was Mrs. Milton Younker of Dalton, with vice presidents including Mrs. Leslie Salter Flossmoor and Mrs. John Haas Blue Island among others from Dalton Riverdale Hazel Crest South Holland Thornto n Harvey Homewood.
Presidents Mrs William Johnson Harvey secretary Fred Ring Miss Marguerite Fruin treasurer and Mrs Ed Hansen Harvey historian are listed among the faculty members. The program featured pantomimes themed on nationally advertised articles with retiring president Mrs Harold Miller as narrator who wrote verse for each skit. Previously the faculty performed this program but this year parents attended. Ten teachers served apple pie a la mode and coffee after the meeting.
The Walther League hosts the Annual Easter Egg Shower for Oak Forest Infirmary. Donations accepted this week until Easter 2 p.m. leaguers meet at the school to carol and deliver gifts to shut-ins. Hard boiled colored eggs candy and chocolate eggs appreciated. Bring gifts to Room 2. Easter morning carols from 6 45 at the school before visiting congregations.
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