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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1937
Page
4
Industrial life insurance has grown from about 3 billion in force at the end of 1910 to nearly 19.5 billion by 1986. Lapse rates have fallen, and plans offer affordable protection with easy payment. The sector faces criticism for charges, but data show net cost per 1000 is only about 4 percent higher than ordinary life insurance over twenty years after adjustments.
A trap set by federal agents with state and local police nabbed and killed the famed gangster chief Al Brady and one lieutenant in Bangor Maine. The report notes the downfall of Brady marks the end of his gang’s run and warns youths away from crime.
Observers note 10,000,000 adults with hearing defects and reveal about five percent of local children affected. Experts warn that improper handling of the ear by untrained hands can disrupt this delicate organ and that early correct treatment can prevent lifelong deafness.
A recent market slump showed securities at a loss of 20 billion, sparking questions about impact on work and business. The piece argues the drop may reflect overvaluation and suggests prices will stabilize as true values emerge, noting investor mood swings and the potential for a market rebound.
Nancy Ann receives thanks for dresses and cookies from Janice Selle and others. Grade two gains readers and workbooks. William Smith returns. Dorothy Lueht ill. Sixth grade shows a new Pilgrim border and top performers named. Armistice Day rest noted. report cards Friday. Physicals for athletes by Dr. Percy. PTA program and patrol boys recognition planned with police chiefs invited.
Lincoln School reports youngsters hosting parents for a visit day grade 1 will sing and read with families grade 2 notes illness of Roberta Gaines and Donald Reynolds and PTA posters count 19 grade 3 finishes pilgrim poster and thanks visiting mothers and fathers grade 4 notes Richard Rampke illness flu and A grades for Mary Brincivalli June Grant Nathan Humbrecht grade 5 Marilyn Cort absent for eyelid infection and both Marilyn and Barbara Dreshall celebrate 10th birthday grade 6 describes Dutch Pilgrim projects and health chart using newspaper clippings to show liquor harms grade 7 PTA membership hits 158 with awards for grades 8 and 7 and 2,4,6 prizes for high attendance and banners grade 8 Armistice Day program planned for Wednesday November 10
Second graders are collecting magazine pictures for Health Booklets to begin next week. Room 2 notes an unusually testing week with grade cards due Friday and a Damrosch Music Appreciation program. A rubber plant shoot was planted today for future study while Room 3 lists fifth graders who achieved 100 percent in spelling.
Washington School reports the second grade sponsored an Armistice Day program with the class singing Armistice Parade. Grade 4 visited the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago to view Phoenician art exhibits. Grade 8 aims to enroll PTA parents at 100 percent and band members meet at Lincoln and Franklin schools for practice.
In Room 1 students study Indians writing letters to Jane Van dermyde in hospital. Stephen Mayerak shows a 1200 turkey picture. Norman Proper brings an Indian feathered head band. Room 2 Miss Larson reads Pilgrim stories and beans sprout in sawdust. Room 3 Dorothy Pedrie plants slips. Mr. Lockhart gives a tom tom from Pawnee, Oklahoma. Grade 7 GI Scouts candy sale earns over $1 at Friday program.
Franklin School notes a busy visiting night with many parents attending grades 1 and 2. The Brownie Group in grade 2 prepared weather themed pictures after reading. Grade 3 welcomes Robert O'Brien from a Chicago school. Grades 3 and 4 enjoy parental visits, while grades 5 and 6 host 32 guests at the Com School program showcasing school colors.
Grades seven and eight presented arithmetic science and English during Come to School night. Miss Burghardt and Mr Baggy taught the classes while upper grades recited Epistles to the Sey of American Education before parents and friends. Sports mention Franklin prepares for 1937 38 with many experienced players on the basketball roster.
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