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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
4
The Federal Council of Churches urged churches to cultivate strong religious leaders to guide people toward noble life aims. It warned against leaders being worshiped in place of God in dictator nations and noted many followers now pursue sports and money rather than worship.
The holiday break marks a grand year end climax for children and youth who have toiled through fall terms. Teachers note some idleness but applaud overall effort. Colleges and institutions welcome back students with enthusiasm as families enjoy their growth and festive freedom, while cautioning happiness stays safe.
President Roosevelt favors a pay as you go approach to national defense costs, suggesting the bill be borne by the American people as expenses accrue. He cautions against long term borrowing, warning it could erode lender trust and public support if the government repeatedly borrows. He likens perpetual borrowing to a person who avoids creditors.
A youth seating in a dentist chair provokes a vacant look that worries the dentist. The piece contrasts faces showing little sign of thought with those who conform to life yet lack analysis. It urges more home discussion to spark interest in world affairs.
In room four we drew names for our Christmas party and our trees have arrived ready to be displayed. The Christmas program is scheduled for Wednesday night December 21 with vacation beginning the Friday before Christmas. Jack Artell has appendicitis and is hospitalized. Room three features eight students with perfect attendance Alfred McIlquaham Ernest Diekman Eugene Brooks Peggy Jones Donald Krueger Donna Spina Helene Couwenhoven Tommy Johnson. Room two reports 625 Christmas seats sold Howard Laws led sales while Mr Lockhart donated the classroom Christmas tree. Decorations from home will be added and a Christmas panty is planned for December 22. vacation runs January 4. Each student has made two Christmas presents.
In Room 1 students craft Christmas trees and wreaths while exploring winter science, rabbit tracks in snow spark curiosity. Room 2 collects mothers favorite recipes to duplicate into small cook books for Christmas gifts. Room 38 finishes history and begins health studies.
Second graders earned near perfect spelling scores and shared Christmas gifts and stories. Third graders bid farewell to Agnes Lowhorn heading to Tennessee while fourth graders note John Ferrari’s move to Roseland. Scouts and Girl Scouts plan holidays, caroling, and toy repairs for an orphanage as basketball teams face Bryant at home.
Children in room 1 prepare a Christmas party and a two act operetta titled When Toys Come to Life scheduled for December 21. Jean Zoller and Phyllis Ferguson lead the planning with several surprises for attendees. Rita Stanczik returns from illness as Joyce De Vries rejoins room three. The executive committee reviews room rules in a first trial aiming for fairness.
The Achievement club plans a Christmas basket with students contributing items. Mary Ann Newell coated a sweet potato with paraffin and added it to the museum display. Jimmy Rocktfort brought the birdlike potato. Boys and Girls clubs host after school Christmas parties on Wednesday December 14.
Lincoln School sketches the Christmas program across grades from kindergarten to eighth. Students sing carols perform plays such as The Spirit of Christmas and The Coming of the King. Faye Needles turns seven, and room committees decorate and prepare a tree funded by donations.
First and second graders busy with Christmas surprises focusing on neat presentation. Fourth graders Billy Muezelaar and Shirley Fisher edit the December class magazine for a full color issue. Third and fourth graders craft presents for parents while fifth and sixth graders rehearse the Christmas pageant The Coming of the King with roles filled by Dolores Wilck Sylvia Ippel Raymond Holden Mary Cellini Harriet DeYoung Charles Fike Richard Baumgartner Shirley Cogswell.
Shepherds and wise men are joined by angels as students rehearse for a holiday pageant. Joseph Cromwell has been absent several days and staff hope he returns soon. Girls visit Lincoln school for volleyball, and a Franklin school candy sale on December 9 raised 2.86 to fund girls volleyball suits.
A fragment from a humorous column ties seasonal cheer to work woes with jibes about begging and idle hands. A judge and officer debate a lazy-scoundrel’s hands while a dining table scene and a dog at a butcher’s stall appear in scattered anecdotes.
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