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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
7
The Eighth District Commander Fred Leach spoke at a Tuesday meeting urging dues payments with only 32 left for 1988. Edward Schultz Post to host the Highth District December 2 in Lansing, with Pinochle Fridays and a December 14 meeting planned.
The passage contrastsAimless public complaints about noise with cautious remarks on treaties and rising concerns. It notes sports injuries among students, slowing business activity in some sectors, and persistent activity on motor routes, football fields, golf links, dance floors, and gatherings at girls' homes.
American Legion Auxiliary Juniors announce a 2 PM Saturday meeting. Members will adopt a rotating monthly schedule to collect jellies and eggs for hospitalized veterans, with calls for donations. Floral tribute efforts direct support to the head nurse at North Chicago VA, Sunday 11:15 over WBBM.
Illinois drivers told to slow and focus on safety as night arrives earlier and visibility drops. Some blame early Halloween observations for increased speeding, while others argue the season hastens riskier behavior.
A witty exchange portrays two men trying a low cost eatery. The Irishman avoids paying, the cashier questions them, and the two boast about getting change. The piece ends satirically with a shift from caution to reckless chatter.
Betty Prindiville reports the Thornton Junior College hosted an Open House on Thursday November 18 at 8 p m. Dr Mery Jewea welcomed guests as Jane Ann Treen introduced co ed president Marilyn Saggars and men's club president George Merker. A one act play Green Eyes in the Park followed, then a guided tour by hostesses through the new school addition and refreshments in the co ed room of the new headquarters.
The Young Democrats of Calumet Township hosted Judge Cecil Smith of the Municipal Court as guest speaker and Frederick W. Flatt, New York Central railroad attorney, at their recent meeting. Both delivered talks on current political conditions. Afterward, members and guests enjoyed refreshments.
Supervisor William F. Propper reports a rapid increase in relief cases in Thornton Township due to local layoffs. State funds are inadequate, forcing relief to cover only food and coal to feed all needy families, with efforts under way to secure December funds for fuller aid.
The sage of China town says an appeal to reason is a long task while an appeal to fear is futile. He notes that Saintly teaching may yield some gain but a thousand devils lose all terror and become merely amusing.
Western Newspaper Union explains that radio waves travel at 186000 miles per second. It states that a transmitter emitting sound waves 1000 meters apart yields 300000 waves per second, equating to a kilo cycle frequency of 300 meters.
The London Weekly reports an inscription claiming Anchiale and Tarsus were built by Sardanapalus in a single day. The piece notes that 'day' may mean a period of time, not 24 hours, and suggests Rome might have been built in a day as well, metaphorically.
In the first Cleveland election of 1815 nine of the twelve registered voters were elected to office signaling limited voter participation and a small turnout in a newly established civic process.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey notes the tide begins to fall immediately after high tide, though vertical motion is slow at both high and low tides. Elevation change remains imperceptible for minutes, and smaller tides create a longer apparent stand at high and low water.
A survey shows babies distinguish colors and predominantly choose bright red first followed by bright blue white and bright green. The finding explains the vivid hues used in toy painting. Christmas seals promote health during the season.
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