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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
3
The Rev. H. H. Drake of Terre Haute Indiana completes a two week evangelistic series at Open Bible Church 18563 Indiana Avenue tomorrow after a stay in the area.
Illinois automobile licensing shows a strong rise through November 30 1938 reaching 21.1329 billion in road funds. Passenger car registrations total 1,567,316 up 10,614, trucks rise 1,808 and motorcycles 3 554 over 1937 with 181 264 drivers licenses issued. The mandatory license starts May 1 1939 and remains valid through May 1 1942.
The Bowse boys beat the Rucks in two games while Lindell Gas edged Harmies by one. Hausman and Ehlert teams split two each, Ludwigs swept none. Bonses 2630 led team totals with Fackler 268 in a 612 series.
Our Savior's basketball team from Our Savior's church opened its Luther league season with a 338 to 32 victory over Blue Island on Monday evening December 12. Bus Stroh led scorers with 14 points. The team hosts next game Wednesday evening.
Thornton Township high school cagers defeated Fenger 40 to 21 in a Friday game while Fenger beat Thornton 13 to 12 in a lightweights matchup. Saturday saw both teams lose again to Joliet Township. Next Friday they face Bloom at Buda gym in Harvey.
A brisk weathering note cites biblical wind imagery as metaphor for fast social change in America while households resume the yearly hunt for winter clothes as fathers recall last winter’s locations.
Local ladies' events fill the week from Our Saviour's church Christmas party to an Eastern Star club drawing. Joseph A Hemingway dies in Glenwood at 67. funeral held at United church with Oaklawn cemetery burial. Recurring gatherings include afternoon teas, children’s birthday party with prizes, and a Dalton Christmas party at the Evangelical church in Monce Illinois.
News of the passing of Frank Moriarity of 2017 West Chicago Avenue Chicago on Monday evening December 12 was received by the Baumgartner family of Riverdale. He was the husband of Cora Baumgartner formerly of this area. He died after four weeks of critical illness from a blood clot on the brain. He leaves his wife and one adopted son Clarence as well as many friends. Relatives from Riverdale attended the funeral at Calvary Cemetery today. His body lay in state at the private funeral establishment he owned.
The article reflects on cutting Christmas trees as a profitable but harvests young trees that could grow into future forests. It notes landowners rely on the cash from sales during dull farm periods, while children value the trees for happiness and hope despite loss of forest growth.
Solicitors for good causes remark on the large number of people who had important engagements away from home the day canvassers made their rounds.
The article notes that vision in darkness does not guarantee a quickened pace when a car approaches. It also mentions cold weather weakening resistance and suggests solicitors claim sales resistance remains strong even without illness.
Sinusitis is described as a common winter illness linked to head colds. The piece notes ancient references by Hippocrates suggesting sinus issues date back to classical Greece. It explains nasal sinuses as hollow facial skull cavities connected to the nose and lined by the same membrane.
The preamble to the American Legion constitution calls for mutual helpfulness and unity among veterans. The piece argues veterans deserve organized protection and compares Legion efforts to the Chamber of Commerce and labor unions, asserting veterans built WWI-era institutions.
The piece defends the American Legion for petitioning Congress for disabled veterans benefits and credits the Legion with creating hospitals and advancing federal recognition. It argues criticism is un-American, notes Washington's precedent, and asserts the Legion serves both veterans and the public through its nine other principles.
The American Legion earns support and respect from good citizens for its positive influence in the local community and across the nation.
The piece reflects on immense changes since the 20th century, comparing autos, planes, and radios to past century rails and printing. It questions whether old timers would approve today’s speed, crime spread, and freedoms, while noting the potential of new inventions to build a grand civilization.
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