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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
4
A commemorative note highlights Lincoln's rise from a Decatur ex cant to the nation’s leader during the Civil War. Illinois credits its role in supporting democracy and abolition, including ratifying the Thirteenth Amendment, and praises Lincoln’s lasting impact on equality and governance.
A newspaper piece notes parents blame teachers when 40 or 50 children misbehave. It stresses each child has resistance power and a rogue can sway weak parents. It argues diplomacy, child insight, firm will, and charm curb revolts before they grow, urging parents to cultivate these traits for better school life.
The American State Department sent a note to Japan protesting the mutilation of American flags and attacks on U S property in China. The report notes a Japanese soldier allegedly slapped an embassy secretary and remarks that while such insults occur in war, governments cannot control all lawless actions abroad or domestically.
Police Chief Joseph B. Dineen of Flossmoor was reelected president of the United Police of the Calumet Region at a meeting in Flossmoor village hall attended by over 100 members. Chief L. E. Smith of Chicavto Heights was reelected secretary with one change, Chief John McAvoy of Blue Island becoming vice president.
The Ivanhoe Civic club schedules its February 14 meeting at 8 pm in the Mills and Sons Building. Perry A. Ball of the Chicago Tribune will speak and present a moving picture Trees to Tribune. Refreshments follow. admission is free. New 1938 officers were elected: Frank Kramer president Lewis Myles vice president Norman Sauter secretary Andrew Skye treasurer Cerny and Gundel trustees. Building restrictions in Ivanhoe have been discussed and submitted to Riverdale Village Board.
Announcement of the 7th annual invitational basketball tourney hosted by Burnham in the Calumet Region. Welterweight and heavyweight divisions for teams averaging 145 pounds. Entry details and deadlines at Burnham Gymnasium. Scheduled Feb 11–20, 1988 with fees and rules. John and Rene Wernicke visit Chicago relatives Feb 4–6.
A collection of humorous lines from a dinner table exchange including marriage quirks, travel snafus, and war humor. A sailor teases a book about the Marines while fond parents trade baby jokes with an old sea captain adding a pirate-flavored laugh.
The Thornton Township Junior College will present Cappy Ricks on February 17 18 and 19 in the high school auditorium. Proceeds go to the curtain fund for a new theater curtain. Thomas Thoresen stars as the title role with Joann Copeland and William Baxter in key parts.
Mr and Mrs John Golder of Oak Park Illinois were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Leon Warren. G M Deam of Waukegan Illinois visited Saturday and Sunday at his mother Mrs Della Deam at 24 East 137th Street.
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