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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
4
A newspaper joke recalls a customer after trying on 30 dresses who quips she would look better in something flowing. The clerk asks why she did not jump in the river. The piece extols salespeople to stay calm amid annoying sales situations and to show exceptional patience.
Predictions say the 1915 harvest of 1 009 000 000 bushels may be surpassed as weather and insect factors threaten wheat output. The drop in wheat prices worries farmers and the government which seeks to regulate production, though weather and pests defy control.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Riverdale for bituminous surface treatment sub class AAs on 187th street from Indiana avenue to Illinois street and Wabash avenue from 137th street to 188th street. Plans and bid forms are available from the village clerk. The board may reject bids or waive technicalities. Sealed proposals are due June Lith, 1938 at 8 p m.
The Village of Riverdale invites sealed proposals for 45 tons of Kopper or Solvay Coke to be delivered in the bins at Hall and Fire House. Bids must be received by Village Clerk by 8 p m June 14 1938. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Thirty six students who completed courses at Thorn ton Junior College will graduate during ceremonies Friday June 10 in the high school auditorium. The program starts at 8 15 p m with Dr. W P Deering president of Oak carrying the address.
Ruth Alm earned a scholarship for A average but was missed at the Washington school commencement held last Thurs. Mae Berschinski hosted the Tuesday Evening Bridge Club on June 7 and eight members enjoyed refreshments after games. Virginia De Camp entertained the PXY club June 6. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crowder welcomed a son born May 23 at Roseland Community hospital. Adalard Brunette is recovering from an operation. Mary Pohlers returned June 1 from six months in San Diego and stays with her niece Anne De Ridder. The Wader Hawaiian Troubadors perform at the Allen hotel Saturday with an electric Singing Guitar. Mrs. Rose Benjamin visits Wheaton, Illinois for two weeks. The Pra-Rute Club met at Marion Matthiess’ home. prizes awarded to Clarinda Nelson, Emma Tomky, Clara Unruh, Agnes Dreger. Mills Tourtellotte of Riverdale joins Boy Scouts summer camp staff for six weeks at Camp Waters, Mich. Herbert Engel of Richmond visited friends. H. J. Anders and son Robert traveled with him. Ardath Anders, a Earlham College freshman, returns home for summer. The George families of Dolton and Lansing shared recent visits in Tennessee. Lightning struck the Dolton home. residents thank the Dolton Volunteer fire department for quick response. A A G girls hosted a bridal shower for Vivian McPike. she’ll wed Earl Krueger June 25 in Dalton.
Rev Stanley Graf will deliver the invocation as the class of June 10 is presented by Dean James Beck and Supt W E McVey. The combined high school orchestra backs the program with Pomp and Circumstance, followed by diplomas and benediction. Names include Charles Beeman William Berry Richard Burdett Joan Copeland Juanita Crain and more.
A Friday Night Forum on child labor will be held at 180 W. Washington Street on Friday June 10. The affirmative team includes G Moyland M Goldenburg and Capt. Ray Reese while the negative features Harry Tiedemann R Vrooman and H J Jung. Audience discussion follows with free admission.
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