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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
4
A reflection on youth lawlessness and the role of parental behavior in shaping discipline. The author argues frequent law violations by drivers and the public drive up policing and government costs, urging enforcement over harsh punishments and noting that adult disobedience propagates youth misbehavior.
A columnist urges municipal reform to draw current citizens as the city grows. Cleaning an inflamed lake, upgrading stores for residents, and building on existing strengths could keep people home and attract nearby shoppers, preventing a loss of trade to other cities.
The piece argues promoters should build a city where residents stay, earn, and spend locally. It notes France as a model for satisfying natives and attracting worldwide visitors who play and spend at home, suggesting the secret is pleasing oneself to please others.
Springfield Ill The Secretary of State Edward J Hughes reports 890272 licenses issued as of March 1 with 687728 under the 1939 account. A May 1 deadline applies with fees 50 cents for operators over 18 and 25 cents for ages 15 to 18. Passenger car registrations total 956572 and trailer licenses are up 801 over the 1988 period.
A humorous look at neighborly relations suggests smiling at disturbances from a barking dog or trespassing children can calm conflicts. By choosing kindness over anger, residents reduce quarrels and build goodwill that aids work and community life.
A humorous exchange sequence unfolds with banter about blame after drinking misadventure. Mabel and Jack exchange odd pride phrases, a bride requests tea and jokes about color blindness while a grocer categories tea. The vignette captures light domestic wit and social humor.
On March 20 at St Pauls Alleys, Lindell’s Service took two from Gouwen’s Rheingold and Harms Bros swept Bucks. Hausmans won three from Ehlai, Miners Worder Bar al son beat Staats Insurance. Standings show Hausmans, Harms Bros, Lindells tied at 20 wins, Staats 15, Gouwens 22 losses 21. Highs include Hausmans 2667 team game, Harms Bros 2657, C Markus 611 in series, Bonse and Roush 592, Gouwens 926 team game, Bonse 220 high game.
Frankie Kainrath kept his professional featherweight streak intact by defeating Jackie Cellura of Hamilton Ontario in a feature bout at White City. The unanimous verdict favored Kainrath as referee Jimmy Lavell and judges James Lynch and Frank Jackson scored for him. Johnny Brown, a stablemate from the C Y O, beat Eddie Dempsey, last year’s Golden Glove 125 pound champion.
Paulette Goddard launches her own film career with The Young in Heart under a new banner. She stars alongside Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. at the Dale theatre this Sunday and Monday, March 26 and 27. It is her first talking role after silent parts in Chaplin’s Modern Times.
A reflection on widespread discontent comparing ancient royal luxury with modern conveniences. The author notes that gilded coaches symbolize past opulence and suggests a king would trade it for today’s faster cars. Modern life provides many comforts unseen by earlier generations.
A quirky student narrates a chaotic story about theft, a runaway horse, and dreams of a diploma. The speaker recalls misread stories, misused expressions, and a dramatic classroom moment that ends with punishment and a wish for formal recognition.
Dolton was incorporated December 30 1892. An election held January 28 1898 produced 180 votes and these officers were elected trustees M Robert Weidner Henry J Dillner Carl Neidow John C Stewart Fred Schnoor John Wernicke Charles C Schnoor clerk Milton H Jenness treasurer Henry Mohl.
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