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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1936

Page

7

Pinochle Winners and Scout Colors Highlight Community Evening

Past Commander J. G. Thus notes growing pinochle crowds with top scores by Charlotte Wenicke Eddie Matz and others. Otto Wagner won band night. Commander Trimble reports Boy Scout Troop 874 color presentation. No drill Thursday due to Thanksgiving Day.

Charlotte Wenicke Eddie Matz E. O. Rentner Glen Bussart Christ Schmutzler Schabloshe Elie Etehle Ed Wernicke Wiebke

U S Civil Service Examinations Listed with Positions and Pay

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for positions in various departments. Posts include supervisors for duplicating and sorting tasks with annual salaries up to 4 600 dollars, field and entomology aides with 1 020 to 2 000 dollars, and welding engineers at 3 800 to 4 600 dollars. Full information is available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Commission in Washington and local post offices.

United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of Entomology Navy Department Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board of Examiners Washington, DC

Tailored suit and accessories noted in casual exchange

The text describes a beige velvet tailored suit dress with a marten tie and cape. A casual question about distant relatives leads to a response that all relatives have moved in with them.

Joe Bill

Red Cross Deploys Highway First Aid Stations Nationwide

The Red Cross reports over 1 000 highway first aid posts in 47 states aiding crash victims. Mobile units and trained volunteers extend care at gas stations and rural depots to reduce fatalities while awaiting medical help. Roll Call funds support ongoing programs.

Red Cross James L. Fieser America Mr. Fieser Arensg WacYo Gigio McVronang Fieser

Household Tips and Kitchen Fashions from Old Times

A miscellany of practical advice covers cooking tips for turkey and cheese sauces, lemon syrup, drink mixes, and even cleaning a white raincoat with soap magnesia. The tone resembles early 20th century homemaking guidance from Associated Newspapers WN Service.

Associated New Papers WN Service

Hard Work Brings Low Pay Despite Broad Security

A quip contrasts societal calm with economic reality noting that the more demanding the labor, the lower the wages, even as general safety endures. The remark implies widespread patience amid labor undervaluation and stable conditions with limited exceptions.

Reverend Hubbard to speak at P T A Fathers Night

The Reverend John B. Hubbard of St Mary's Episcopal church in Park Ridge will address the Thornton Township High School and Junior College P T A at 8:00 PM on Tuesday November 21. This annual Fathers Night invites all dads. Hazelcrest volunteers serve during social hour and the Junior Auxiliary will present and retire the colors. Membership aims for a 100 percent increase as the group grows.

John B. Hubbard St Mary’s Episcopal Church Park Ridge T. T. H. S. and Junior College Harvey Hazelcrest

Walther League Announces Upcoming Junior Senior Board Meeting

A special Junior and Senior board meeting is set for next Tuesday November 24 at 7 45. All Junior and Senior board members are asked to attend. The November Social follows on Wednesday November 25 with a hard times party. The Wheatridge Christmas seals will be released soon and an athletic meeting on December 3 at 7 45 will organize sports teams for students in ping pong basketball volleyball and bowling.

Wheatridge

RIDING THE RIDER AT HUNTERS CENTENARY PLATE

A remarkable spill at the Hunters Centenary plate in Adelaide shows a rider thrown as the horse appears to sit. The jockey escaped serious injury and spectators are urged to cheer friends by sharing troubles.

Adelaide Australia

Navy forms new European squadron under Rear Admiral Fairfield

Rear Admiral Arthur P. Fairfield sailed from Norfolk aboard the Raleigh to command American ships near Spanish ports. The renewed squadron marks a temporary measure, not a policy shift, following the 1925 discontinuation of persistent European force.

United States Arthur P. Fairfield Raleigh Norfolk Navy Department

Million Dollar Doll House Exhibition Benefit in Chicago

The Colleen Moore Million Dollar Doll House returns to the Chicago Fair from November 14 to December 12 with proceeds aiding charity. Beneficiaries include Amity School Oak Park and River Forest Chicago Lying In Hospital and many other institutions for crippled children and pediatric care. The list features hospitals such as Shriners Chicago Misericordia and Little Company of Mary and schools from the Board of Education dedicated to crippled children.

Colleen Moore Ren Hiiness Association For the Crippled Infant Welfare Society LaRabida Jackson Park Little Company of Mary Martha Washington Misericordia Hospital Infants’ Home Shriners* Hospital St. Francis Hospital Board of Education Women and Children’s Hospital Evangelical Lutheran Home Chicago Spalding Christopher John Gompers

I. C. Locomotives Fitted as Fire Engines

Illinois Central Railroad announced 350 steam switching locomotives will be equipped with fire fighting apparatus. Officials say the dual role increases efficiency with a reach of 100 feet or more and aims to cut fire losses in adjacent buildings freight cars and inflammables.

Illinois Central Railroad

Fragmentary exchange between Joc and She-You

A terse dialogue captures a charged kiss and a debated line between Joc and She-You, highlighting a tense personal moment.

Joc

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