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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
4
The piece notes older skill in arranging fires and contrasts with how youths learn to build fires on camps. It reflects on fire as a source of warmth and morale from historic use by Indians and soldiers to domestic comfort, and how flames bring hope on dull days.
A descriptive column argues the White House south hedge removal opens a view of the back yard. It extols well kept grounds as a model for homes and contrasts tidy spaces with littered, dilapidated backyards. The piece urges Americans to create beauty as a retreat from a troubled world.
The article notes Arab revolts against Jewish immigration and British rule in Palestine, contrasting sacred sites with bloody conflict. It highlights persecution of Jews from Germany and Austria, refugees seeking refuge, and the world’s hope for peaceful coexistence and prosperity through harmony and industry.
Riverdale Local Board of Health orders closing theatres picture shows pool rooms dance halls lodge meetings and all public amusements due to Spanish influenza outbreak. October 15 1918 notice. Also reports soldier deaths and Sugar works operating with staff listed.
A resident asks for the return of a heavy woolen horse blanket found in South Holland. It was located near the area after a car incident involving Ford vehicles caused a tire blowout and a rollover into a ditch, prompting the note.
Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dillner celebrated their golden anniversary last Friday October 12. John Ludwig celebrated his silver anniversary last Saturday October 18. George Pilz of Dalton married Alice Greening in Valparaiso Indiana October 13. Edith Gary wed Donald Bullard on October 6. Will Zesch and Charles Schauer plan bungalows on Wabash avenue ready by November 1. Lincoln A C tryouts at Lincoln avenue school gym Thursday Ed Needles coach. Arnold Dreshall of Riverdale sustained broken ribs in Acme Steel accident Monday. Wm J Haney left Monday on the Dixie Flyer for 2–3 weeks in the South, Havana included. Clarence Stomp and wife welcome a baby boy born October 17. Grandfather George H Schaefer known for hearty laugh. Fred Lundquist and wife celebrate a baby boy born October 12 named Fred Jr.
Mr and Mrs Ira De Young announce the birth of a son last week. Loekstra Overall Laundry expands with a dry cleaning plant and new building under construction. A new concrete road on the street between Chicago Road and Calumet City opens for traffic.
Citizens are warned to watch footing as falls pose danger. The piece notes a different kind of fall falling in love and observes people’s focus on crossing streets rather than the Jordan, reflecting caution in daily life.
A jumble of vaudeville style jokes and anecdotes about murder, etiquette, travel mishaps, and everyday gags. The pieces feature Ras tus, a railway traveler, a Caruso reference, family humor, sports, a gas collector, a minister and cafe thirst, and puns on fire safety and editors.
The United States Civil Service Commission issues open competitive exams for engineering and dairy positions. Applicants must hold a four year engineering degree and be under 35. Closing dates vary by region from November 14 to November 17. Additional dairy positions at the Bureau of Indian Affairs require agriculture training and age limits up to 48, with closing dates from November 22 to November 25. Information offered by the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Commission in Washington, D C.
A reflective note contrasts past self reliance with present expectation that progress arrives with external support, critiquing the view of progress as a passive beneficiary rather than an active outcome.
Citizens are urged to cultivate deep breathing to cope with the barrage of messages from political leaders. The instruction implies a need to endure ongoing messaging and pressure from officials associated with current political discourse.
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