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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
7
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society urges breakfast as essential after sleep. Skipping meals raises fatigue and accidents risk, while a balanced first meal fuels work, supports mood, and aids weight management. Eggs should appear at least four days weekly.
Ruth E. Dickhoff of Riverdale TL won the Sweepstakes trophy at the Southtown Dahlia Club Show held September 25 26. She also exhibited the miniature named Little Rachel considered the most perfect in the event sections Ff and G for miniatures pom poms and small varieties.
The Eighth Annual Convention of the Illinois Firemen's Association Auxiliary will meet October 12 to 14 at the North Shore Hotel in Evanston Illinois. Delegates are Belle Jacobitz and Alice Altringer with alternates Mrs Jessie Baumgartner and Betty Diehl.
The Par-Nor Card Club enjoyed a Tuesday evening on September 28 at the Harris Theatre for Time Out For Ginger followed by late supper at the Swiss Chalet of the Bismarck Hotel. Members present included Mrs. Ben A. Aaron Mrs. Scott E. Clark Mrs. Ben E. Butkus Mrs. Kenneth R. Faber Mrs. Lawrence Flynn Mrs. John P. Jones and Mrs. B. Pawlus. Mrs. J Gilbert White also planned to attend but was unable.
A 1954 social security expansion grants survivors benefits to those whose deceased worker met insured status after 1939 but before September 1 1950. It helps widows with children and parents who previously received no checks, with eligibility extending to September 1956 if not yet claimed.
Brownie Troop No. 343 met for the second time on September 24 at Ivanoke Methodist Church. Judy Barker served refreshments and Mrs. Bizburg taught the girls a dancing lesson.
The economy shows mixed signals with unemployment still above preboom levels but down from August. Retail sales stay on pace with a year ago while building remains strong as total 1954 construction nears last year’s peak. Coca-Cola tests larger bottles in various regions, and General Foods plans a premium book offer with Raisin Bran. Buick and Oldsmobile prepare four door convertibles for market after 1955. Mint flavored ginger ale and vodka from Cott Beverage is noted.
James H. Shaffer of Homewood is named president to replace John Pennecky who left for a year of study. He is a longtime enthusiastic worker as the 1964 55 season features the Angelaires harpists The Men of Song John Carter Leonard Pennario in recital.
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