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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
3
A federal committee investigating economic conditions heard that raising income for those earning under 2500 a year could boost employment and spur industry. Markets would heat as capacity filled, yet general price increases might offset gains. A plan to stabilize business activity is favored over across the board pay raises to avoid spasmodic industry swings.
A Harvard survey finds students today stand straighter than those twenty years ago, crediting college practice of sending physical exam reports to feeder schools. The article notes ancestral life built posture through activity, while modern life risks slouching and underdeveloped organs without proper training.
December brings visions of Christmas toys as children dream of the red jacketed figure delivering gifts. Toys spark longing and imagination, guiding a youngster toward future roles and skills through careful play with spades, hoes, and mechanical gadgets.
A school bus was struck by a railroad train in Salt Lake City, killing 22 or more occupants. The piece reflects on parental fears for children facing modern hazards, contrasting with past walking to school and disease risks from exposure.
First graders enjoy new Alice and Jerry books as festive decorations brighten rooms. Verne Valiquet may return soon to join Christmas preparations. Birthday ice cream for Freddie Tourtellotte. thirteen second graders excused for perfect November attendance. Students craft decorations gifts and Christmas gifts in many grades. Mary Brincivalli and June Grant earn A in spelling for twelve weeks. The class donates the room’s prize to the Salvation Army. Seventh and eighth graders rehearse a Christmas play. Sixth grade borrowed rats from the eighth grade. care expected to continue. Soccer score 0 0 with Washington school. plans for another game. Earle Swanson returns home but rests at home for now. Christmas seal sales strong. Room II leads in totals. Third graders have speaking parts. fourth graders join in singing. secret Christmas presents underway.
Room I reports five absences due to colds while Grade II shows perfect spelling last week. Students decorate rooms, plan a Christmas operetta, and organize parties with appointed committees for the holidays.
The new Reading club at Roosevelt School elected officers Jac line Maynard president Anita Court vice president and Buddy Poss secretary. Members Marilyn Maynard Billy Brown Shirley Arndt Allen Mossell Joyce Schultz Bobby Zesch Anita Court Dorothy Beardsley Elene Provis and Buddy Poss gave excellent reports. First and second graders look forward to Christmas plans and are happy to return after Thanksgiving.
Mr. Lockhart selects a Christmas comedy for the school's holiday program. The eighth grade is studying about writing checks and related financial literacy topics as part of the lesson.
Pussell Reich moves to second grade after tonsil and adenoid removal. Frances Ann Coleburn joins third grade from Riverdale. Seventh grade earns PTA prize for membership, eighth graders run candy sale, Christmas play changes to Squire Hawley’s Christmas, season tickets issued for basketball and volleyball, admissions set, and teams prepare for practice games.
Franklin School pupils across grades created paper toys and miniature log cabins for a festive display. The third and fourth grades watched a lumbering film, while various classes prepared Christmas art. Seventh and eighth graders raised 3.10 for the Red Cross and a candy sale is planned at the PTA party on December 9.
Save your eyes by avoiding weak light and taking rests. Straining eyes leads to fatigue, headaches, and reduced work power. Acknowledge the sun's light and ensure adequate illumination to prevent collapse from overuse.
A mother notes that talent alone matters little next to tact as she describes mornings with her husband. She compares his chaotic dressing routine to a circus cage after feeding an animal act, implying domestic humor or frustration.
A fragment of humorous exchanges and moral ponderings features Mrs Prue and Mrs True discussing wallpaper and breakfasts, a Bible mention of Joseph shaving, a window view of a passerby receiving charity, a bread on water proverb, a hat incident, anniversary woes, and a quip about ear salve and deafness.
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