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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1937
Page
4
Poets recall stars dancing while sportively tired gents claim houses and trees swirl around them. The piece notes a real opportunity in South America and Australia and riffs on finances after pay. It mentions fashion, foot troubles, zero hour, wedding presents, vacations, taxes, and politics with light satire.
A call to the Sisters of the Road to abandon homelessness and seek help, arguing they cannot earn a living and should come back to receive supportive assistance from others.
Police probe a fatal shooting tied to a broader theft scheme as investigators hunt suspects and follow leads across several neighborhoods. The incident draws attention to stolen goods and a possible organized operation.
Dr. Ben L. Reitman writes about women on the road challenging norms once dominated by men. The book notes hitchhiking as a common transport method and describes casual work, restlessness, and the unmet demand for steady jobs.
The piece argues that many theorists lack practical experience of daily life and business, and their money and tax opinions would change if they faced payroll pressures, unemployment, and family needs. It contrasts theoretical certainty with the realities faced by workers and employers.
The public seeks full details of the families and the couple in a marriage hailed as romantically united despite differing political and economic views. The nation wishes them well but many hope to avoid intrusive media coverage.
The act of dynamiting water mains at the Johns town steel plant is condemned by workers and employers alike. The piece warns that such rough tactics belong to Russia and Spain, not the United States, and calls for reasoned argument from both sides to avoid creating foes.
The Senate approved a $663,000,000 appropriation for the U S army the largest peacetime sum to date. Pacifists fear it will provoke arms buildups abroad while backers argue defense is essential in a dangerous world. Some hawks may rethink after seeing U S military modernization.
Boy Scouts at a jamboree in Washington recount thrilling experiences with famous men and scientific displays. The piece argues lasting fame comes from service, not wealth or luck, and that youth should strive to help others to gain true admiration.
Bill Dorman suggests breathing through the nose to keep the mouth closed and avoid trouble. The tip emphasizes nasal breathing as a simple self control technique.
A collage of humorous lines about courtship marriage and social mishaps. A businessman declines a daughter's suitor while offering a card, a diner jokes about management, married life prompts kitchen chores and language quips, and a minister meets a family in social satire.
Fred Vogel and Russel R. Smith of the government naval recruiting service hosted brothers Floyd and others in Riverdale after bringing several hundred recruits to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Henry Matthiesen recovered after surgery at Wesley hospital. Dorothy Petersen celebrated her sixth birthday July 10 with friends. Battery C volunteers from the neighborhood left for Fort Sheridan for training. Dalton Riverdale Red Cross Auxiliary advances. Ann Forsythe of the Chicago American Red Cross will lecture at Lincoln school auditorium next Monday with Red Cross films.
Twenty years ago in SQUTH HOLLAND, Mr Kasper suffered a foot injury when a cylinder toppled at the Buda Company in Harvey and will be laid up for some time. Harold De Young and Henry known as Butch joined the tourist club and are traveling west via the Overland Route. last heard from them.
In Malibu Iowa residents report poor lighting on a Monday night. Observers say only about one bicycle in ten has a light, and several autos lack rear or head lights. Local talent should improve safety.
Ten years ago Mrs Anna Taylor left for Buffalo on a bus and boat to meet her son Eddie Taylor a baseball player. Rev and Mrs E A Vorhees and family visit Ohio and Maryland and plan to return around July 18. On July 5 Paul Williams of Harvey and Edna Scholl were married at St Pauls Ev Luth church by Rev Kemnitz. Miss Ethel Hankey and Anna McGrain vacation in Minnesota. Dr and Mrs M Robert Weidner with family take a three weeks auto trip through eastern Pennsylvania visiting Reading before returning home.
South Holland ten years ago notes Mr and Mrs Henry De Boer motor to Edgerton Minnesota for a few weeks visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs C W Dalenberg announce the birth of a son at Ingalls Memorial Hospital on July 1. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Ippel on June 30. Mr and Mrs Albert Keil announce.
The Bearcats earned their seventh win by defeating the Fairplay A C's 10 to 5 on the Fourth of July at the picnic grounds. A son was born at Ingall Memorial Hospital on July 1.
Sunday at the County Fair Grounds in Monee gathers the half mile dirt track stars for a special benefit race following the fatal crash of Edward Graves piloting the Oklahoma Special on June 27. Promoter Charles Kozen financed all crash expenses and drivers vow a Midwest showcase with stars Tex Durfee Oscar Coleman Paul Russo Fritz Tegtmeier and George Hildebrand among top entrants.
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