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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1937
Page
4
The text argues that radio can convey fundamental ideas about life and citizenship to children who may not be reached otherwise. It emphasizes the value of using broadcasts to educate pupils and promote proper conduct in a free country.
Opinion notes broad support to abolish child labor but opposition to a constitutional amendment. A Senate judiciary panel favors a measure letting Congress bar hire labor for under sixteen. Authors warn against overreach and stress need for reader skepticism toward work over education.
A fragmented humor column mixes jokes about bachelors in South Holland, office life, cannibals, parenting, aging, and random quips. The piece weaves misheard lines, sly social asides, and playful misunderstandings, ending with a note that some material is stolen while some is not.
A collage of observations about population, school events, sports crowd behavior, and civic cautions. It mentions Indians, graduation speeches, baseball rooters, sales resistance, philosophers, and a Fourth of July warning, all in a wry, observational voice.
FBI director Hoover warns crime drains 15 billion dollars annually and 4.3 million people openly defy laws. He says the nation at peace is at war with a clandestine enemy in cities, demanding action while citizens remain distracted.
Educational authorities predict radio will reach more classrooms next fall and eventually equip nearly all rooms with receivers. They see radio as a tool to deliver music and speakers, fostering citizenship and improved schooling while noting dangers seen in other nations where government controls broadcast content.
A short essay notes how Johnny excuses being late by claiming he ran so fast he had no time to think. It contrasts quick wit with daily life, suggesting practice and exposure to varied ideas improve speech under pressure. The piece weighs personal growth against the静 nature of solitary life and real interaction.
A Red Cross lifeguard warns that many drownings come from young men trying to impress girlfriends with swimming feats. The piece also notes traffic wrecks from risky driving to win a flirtation. It urges safer practice in controlled settings and warns that risky admiration seeking can harm marriages.
Science Digest summarizes warnings from Dr. Henry Laurens of Tulane University about risks of prolonged violet and ultraviolet sun exposure. Excessive radiation can cause skin damage and possible brain injury. infant deaths after short UV exposure have been reported. Radiation may still have medical uses, notably carbonave therapy for skin tuberculosis.
Francis Hannibal of Chicago high school won state champion in the National Live Stock and Meat Board second annual meat poster contest. Among 12 558 students from 9106 high schools nationwide, his entry highlighted meat nutrition and recent university research showing meat as a dietary centerpiece.
Representative Richard J. Daley sponsors a resolution urging highway safety lighting which the House and Senate pass unanimously. The measure aims to reduce the death and accident toll from darkness hazards on night driving in Illinois.
A large American flag was raised at Yard Center near 147th street and the YMCA building in a Saturday demonstration. Railroad workers and families helped arrange the patriotic program led by W. J. Haney and N. W. Slaughter. Harriet Harter and George Cunningham wed at Dolton M E parsonage with Rev. McCracken officiating.
Mr and Mrs C Blake of Chicago visited July 4th with hometown friends in the country. John De Boer and family have stayed two weeks and plan Minnesota travel in a seven passenger car Monday. A Citi zens picnic parade surprised onlookers with large turnout including Dalton Riverdale Thornton Phoenix Harvey Hazelcrest and local merchants.
Ten years ago Miss Florence Malloy and Miss La Verne Engel returned home after a Colorado Springs Estes Park and Yellowstone Park trip. Russel Reich and Lucille Baril wed at St Louis Church parsonage. Raymond Manthey and Stella McConachie married quietly at M E church parsonage. Florence Wilkens earns recognition with sewing and cooking prize. Catherine McLaughlin hosted a faculty bridge party at 117th and Perry avenue.
Readers propose a community pool to save lives and provide a safe cooling spot with lifeguards and restrooms modeled after Green Lake Pool. Others debate tools, street quality for Dalton and Riverdale, safe driving speeds, and whether modern autos use better materials per dollar than older models.
The Misses Cora and Cornelia Gouwens embark on an extended westward rail tour visiting Denver Albuquerque and Seattle and other places. Mr Lawrence Boender of Lansing and Miss Cora Vander Vaart of Munster wed Thursday June 30 at the Vander Vaart home in Munster.
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