Reward Proposed for Riverdale Police and Citizens
The Riverdale Pointer endorses a reward for Assistant Chief Lester Brookfelt Officer Frank Steimann and two citizens Mrs Henry Kiel and John Perguss who helped trap and kill a dangerous felon on June 23 in a crowded residential area. The paper urges recognition, arguing the four acted to protect lives and that praise should not be withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Brookfelt
Frank Steimann
Henry Kiel
John Perguss
Riverdale
Brookfelt
Dangers of Backing From Parked Cars Warned
A cautionary note urges drivers to wait for a clear gap before backing out of line of parked cars on congested streets. It warns that drivers passing in both directions may not safely deviate and recommends backing slowly and sounding the horn to avoid collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driver
Distributor of Sunshine Walt Disney Receives High Honors
Amid renowned scholars, a young man known for artistic gift earns a prestigious university award. Audiences cheer as his cheerful films bring light and optimism, easing the world’s troubles and proving life can feel brighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Disney
Sunshine
White Collar Dreams and Hands On Work
Educators note many boys seek white collar jobs while some admire hands on labor. Hands on work can lead to higher pay and future business roles, as success stories show. Teachers assess practical skill, guiding youths toward work that fits their abilities and can raise them higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevs
Punctuation and punctuality mix sparks a newsroom lesson
A joke about a stenographer mistaking punctuation for punctuality highlights the need for strong spelling and grammar. The piece urges daily newspaper reading and dictionary use to expand vocabulary and improve letters and speech.
Let Us Be Alive on the Fifth Campaign Unites 27 Organizations
The National Safety Council leads a country wide drive to reduce Fourth of July deaths with the slogan Let’s Be Alive on the Fifth. About 46 60 000 members from 27 organizations pledge support and urge individual enlistment for safer July celebrations. President Roosevelt backs the effort as officials warn against drowning traffic and fireworks hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Roosevelt
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
International Association of Chiefs of Police
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Society For Prevention of Blindness
International Society For Crippled Children
American Red Cross
National Grange
U. S. Department of Commerce
U. S. Bureau of Roads
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Automotive Safety Foundation
American Automobile Association
American Association of State Highway Officials
Institute of Traffic Engineers
The
Federal Counceil of Churches of Christ In America
Knights of Columbus
B’nai B'rith
the Masonic Order
Knights of Pythias, Elks, Eagles, Moose
Kiwanis International
International Association of Lions Clubs and
Optimist International
Roving Humor and Witty Jests From a bygone Era
A collection of sharp one liners and short sketches highlighting economic woes legal scuffles and social puns. Jokes range from a stubborn debt dispute to a deaf lawyer and magistrate exchange to a child’s low tide quip and a doorside quip about a mother’s home presence. The piece captures early 20th century humor with racial references and situational irony.
July 4 Dangers Listed by National Safety Council
The National Safety Council issued a nationwide appeal to reduce Fourth of July accidents. It notes July has the highest annual accident toll and urges caution in driving, swimming, boating, and avoiding fireworks. Six rules include starting early, avoiding alcohol, sunburn prevention, water safety, and returning safely for the Fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Debt notice and Confederate memorial in Staunton graveyard
An ad from Brushville firm warns all creditors to settle debts and those unaware to inquire while those who know they owe should linger to be caught. In Thornrose cemetery Staunton VA stands a memorial for Doctor George Kemper Young John T Shields Genius Gray Matthew Wilson Pilson Henderson Jefferson Davis and Ambrose Heifner born February 12 1862 died March 29 1906. Opinions should be formed with great caution and changed with greater.
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Thornrose
Staunton
George Kemper
Young John T. Shields
Genius Gray
Matthew Wilson
Pilson Henderson
Jefferson Davis
Ambrose Heifner
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the Pointer
Thomas F. Kinney
Kinney-Hood Printing CO. Publishers
138Th Street
Albert M. Levy, Inc
Chicago
N. Wabash Ave
Dolton
Congress
Cook County
Linnois
Daily Companion
Ther
Aaron
Isaac
John
Brushville Bugle
August C. Reich
Indiana Avenue
Interocean
Roseland Cafe
Michigan Ave
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Chicago Street
Quinn
Lincoln Avenue
Fray’s Flower Shop
Malloy Coal Co
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Ken’s Welding Shop Electric and Gas
Dearborn Street
Riverdale, Ill
Carl Dieck
Coal and
Acme Coal CO
Riverdale, Illinois
Commodore
Acme
Central Garage
Pohlers & Stahnke
Props
Washington Ave
A. W. Hamann
Roseland
Michigan Avenue
Illinois
Monarch Roofing CompAny
Henry N. Yonker
West 115Th Street
Twin City Garage
AMC
J. F. Chandler Roofing CO
Chicago ST
Dolton, Ill
Fred Bartolomei
W. 137Th Street
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