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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1930
Page
5
The article warns about accidental shootings during hunting season. It cites loaded guns going off by nervous hunters and careless handling over fences injuring companions. It urges careful practice, respect for firearms, and securing habits formed from early hunting days.
The Ford Air freight milestone event at Lansing Field featured assembling a Ford car from Detroit parts in 45 minutes, with executives, politicians, and cameras present. Pilot Bud Livingston performed daring stunts in a States Aircraft plane as spectators watched.
The Mohawks defeated the Calumet Bears in the last five minutes with a clever sequence led by Turk Simnick and a later perfect pass from George Dengler to Chuck Duesing. Key defenders included Happy Haddon Harry Struven Conny Kern John Kinney and Murphy Alpert. Mohawks next face McFlachner Cardinals at Riverdale Park on Nov 9 with a dance to follow on Nov 14 in St Marys Hall.
The Twin Cities battled Thornton A C to a 7 7 tie Sunday before a large crowd. Thornton surged in the fourth quarter then fumbled as time expired after a late Twin Cities drive. Next Sunday they meet South Chicago Boosters at Dalton Park at 2 30.
Illinois holds the world record for highway paving in one week at 71.65 miles. The state ranks second in manufactured gas mains with 10,828 miles on January 1, 1930. About 95 percent of fluid milk consumed in Illinois is bought by milk dealers from cooperative marketing associations.
A column surveys major 1930s themes from finance to science. It notes a $1 billion bank consolidation in New York and Uncle Sam's tolerance of billion-dollar assets. It cites Shaw on eight builders of the universe, Dr L Stieglitz warning about neglecting colds after fifty, and Mussolini’s public works and Rome’s anniversary. It closes with business caution from steel executive Mr Farrell.
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