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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
3
During a cold spell Brookfield Zoo reptiles showed reduced motion and appetite. Engineers installed about 600 feet of hotbed cable to warm the sand, restoring comfortable temperatures and the animals’ playful behavior for visitors.
Lieutenant Colonel A B Miller announces Chicago Marine Corps recruiting office will enlist about 40 men each month through July 1. Applicants aged 18 to 30, at least five feet six inches tall, single and with good character are sought. Recruits go to San Diego for training and then to active duty on Navy ships or shore stations worldwide. The Marine Corps Institute offers 51 free courses. Apply at 824 New Post Office Building Van Buren and Canal Chicago Illinois.
On Saturday April 10 1937 an election will be held at Lincoln School Dalton and Washington School Highlawn in School District No 148 Cook County Illinois to elect a President for three years and two members for three year terms. Polls open at noon and close at 7 pm. Peter A Lundquist Secretary.
International Harvester announces an across the board wage hike starting March 15 adding 5 cents an hour for 18 000 Chicago employees and 11 million dollars to the company payroll. The move follows a similar raise last November and comes as the packing industry boosts 120 000 workers nationwide.
Ruth Bonnell earns seven semesters of all A grades at Thorn Ton Township High School. She serves as Girls Club treasurer and former vice president, with strong sports and language participation. An assembly March 23 in the high school auditorium will announce the honors. Irene Vandenberg and Mrs. Roberts will speak.
Voters in Riverdale Park District will elect two commissioners for six year terms on April 6 1937. Polls open 6:00 am to 5:00 pm at Riverdale Village Hall Calumet Township and Highlawn Hose House Thornton Township.
In a witty exchange, Hugh questions Hayton about quitting farming for Mr Peterson who fired him. The dialogue then jokes that spring work improves for the women, noting two house cleanings already this season.
Community updates detail Arthur Messerschmidt's brain tumor surgery and ongoing hospital care in Dalton, along with short notes on visits from Captain Er Churchill, Mrs Nina Vincey, and others. Births include Mary Margaret in Harvey and a baby boy in Riverdale. several residents face health issues, travel, or family milestones. Palm Sunday and Easter services are planned as weather appears favorable.
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