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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
5
A report claims a sheep in America is being taught to talk and has learned the first syllable of banana. London Opinion notes the animal is reportedly learning simple words.
A caustic boss remarks that finding a job would simplify matters as a stenographer powders her nose repeatedly during the hour. The exchange hints at workplace tension and an uncertain future at the flour mill.
Herman Faden describes a solo 6812 mile cross country trip from Dalton to California and back ending near Memphis. He recounts routes through Illinois Missouri Arkansas Texas New Mexico Arizona California and Texas two ferry crossings and numerous towns and landmarks.
The 1,400 affiliated tuberculosis associations nationwide launch a second April campaign for early diagnosis and education on lung tuberculosis in children and adults. Posters, motion pictures, pamphlets, and physician meetings aim to reduce stigma and encourage early doctor visits.
The piece outlines state aid funded paving plans around 1.5 million dollars, detailing limited widening projects. It notes Western Avenue closures south of 149th street, the planned drainage ditch boxing, Torrence avenue bypass options, and traffic routing challenges toward the Lincoln highway. Construction pauses and right of way issues stall progress on the Kanakakee highway segment north of Homewood toward 135th Street and Michigan Avenue.
Illinois health bulletin argues toxin-antitoxin immunization for every newborn would cost about 80 000 dollars for the five year period and save 2598 children who died from diphtheria. It notes diphtheria still claims many lives annually and urges universal vaccination to curb the disease.
Hal Koehncke will cover the wide positions, Dave Miller at second, and Hermie Simnick at third to stop many baserunners. Shortstop battle unsettled until game time. Fans expect a great crowd as the Supers face the colored stars in a clash seen as their greatest test.
Persistent rain delays Bearcats preparations for the May 8 home opener led by boss Kelly Rickert. Thirty players start practice as Memorial Park members, Fair and Square, and Fairplay A. C. join the league with a three round schedule and a 145 seat grand stand funded by local donors.
Arrows, Evangelical Lutheran League champions, prepare to face Hope this Sunday at Arrows Park after a 19 to 2 loss to St Marks last Sunday at Harrison High field. About 400 fans witnessed the lopsided game. Arrows battled until two injuries halted substitutes. St Marks totaled 12 hits with 6 errors, providing all runs. The Arrows seek revenge with faithful practice and strong support, aiming for a 5 to 1 upset. The game Sunday is at 2:30 PM at 186th Street across the C I E tracks. League standings show Hope, St Marks, St Matti, St Paul’s Arrows, Golgatah, and St Stephen all at or near 0-1.
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