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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1934
Page
5
Testimonial from Mrs. Arthur Willette of Ferndale Michigan dated Aug 27 1938 claims a weight loss of 30 pounds in eight months after using Kruschen Salts. She reports relief from headaches backaches dizziness heartburn and sleepless nights and promotes a 4 week jar priced around 35 cents with a money back guarantee.
The Fourth District hosts a cabaret frolic and dance at Pilsen Park pavilion Chicago on West 26th Street and South Albany Avenue with admission 1.00 per couple. Tickets available from Past Commander Maurer. Also notes a National Commander approved survey of disallowed presumptive cases and requests service officers contact comrades with compensation changes and beneficiary updates.
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks all members and friends for a successful bakery sale last Saturday. Messages note ill members, a growing membership drive with 85 paid up, and plans for a March 7 executive meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Lambert's home. A luncheon in Chicago honors the National President on March 17 with reservations due.
Thornton High School's Wildcats won twice last weekend defeating Kankakee 10 to 20 and Blue Island 231 to 27. Standout scorers included Dar Hutchins with 11 at Kankakee and Mossel Martignetti leading Blue Island with seven points apiece.
The St Paul Lights defeated All-Sports 30 to 21, the St Paul Girls won 11 to 10, and the St Paul Heavies lost 54 to 33. The Heavies travel to La Porte Sunday, with La Porte visiting here March 10 for a return game and a girls match scheduled that evening.
After a month off District 148 schools will resume, delaying February meeting of the Union Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mrs. Gertrude K. Flagler emphasizes homes as the community’s strongest influence.
The Lincoln P. T. A. schedules its regular meeting in the Lincoln auditorium on Tuesday March 6 at 2 45 p m The program combines Founder's Day and Health with two initiatives planned for February and March New developments will be presented as the group reviews Parent-Teacher work and activities at Lincoln School on March 6.
Postmaster General Farley announced a Mothers Day stamp for early May with date to come. The Maryland Tercentenary stamp will be first sold at St Marys City Md on Sunday March 25. Cecilius Calvert the second Baron Baltimore founded the Maryland colony in 1634 after acquiring land north of the Potomac from Charles I. He sought a refuge for persecuted church members and the settlement prospered from the start.
A well known judge hosts friends at a popular restaurant when a striking woman enters. He remarks loudly for the guest to hear, drawing attention to the moment and sparking curiosity about the interaction.
Dolton chief Henry Mohr and Riverdale chief Edward Kinley seek an appeal this week to eliminate basement fire hazards. They warn basements harbor old papers and rubbish that can ignite and spread through partitions, endangering homes at night.
Ford engineers unveil a cast alloy crankshaft for the 1934 V-8, offering wear resistance, fatigue life, smoother operation, and lighter weight. The alloy, rich in copper, cobalt, and silicon, promises longer life than forged steel and reduces overall crank weight by about 10 pounds through hollowed pins and lighter counterweights.
The article cites widespread use of cast alloy in cylinder walls and brake drums across motor manufacturers as proof of sound engineering. It highlights Ford Motor Co. new V-8 shafts as an example of added wear resistance toughness and strength illustrating justified alloy use.
A man tied to a Davenport banker and publisher kidnapping attempt hanged himself in a Chicago police station. Reports note two other kidnappers recently killed themselves, reducing state costs and prompting public calls for harsh treatment of kidnappers.
Mayor Kelly appoints a committee to study the state highway department recommendation to extend Stony Island avenue south from 95th Street to meet Torrence Avenue at the 134th Street bridge. The action focuses on coordinating city and state transportation plans and evaluating the proposed route.
The Bank of Flossmoor announced its closure and sent letters to depositors directing withdrawals. The bank opened in October 1928 and held deposits around 90 000 to 100 000. President Dr William L Brown and cashier William F Collins cited ongoing unprofitable operations and liquidity needs as reasons. Other Chicago area banks that liquidated include The Peoples Trust and Savings Bank at Michigan and Washington in June 1982 and Mayfair State Savings Bank on Lawrence Avenue in September 1931.
A reflective idea suggests that viewing oneself through others eyes could influence life insurance premiums by shaping risk perception and personal disclosure. The concept blends psychology with financial underwriting and raises questions about self awareness and policy costs.
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