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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1937
Page
7
Frank T. Sheets argues in Public Safety that while today’s roads are advanced they remain inadequate. He urges continued driver education and safety regulation as essential, noting future highways with multi lane, divided superhighways and all‑weather surfaces could reduce accidents and deaths over time.
Winners at last Friday's pinochle event included Gus Baumgartner Marge Baseheart Mrs Uhlander J Mc Laughlin Wm Hoski H Baumgartner J Nelson Mary Kettler L J Albrecht Lilly Matz and cash prize went to Chairman Matthie sen. Frank A Dennison Post 410 installation in Chicago Heights drew a strong turnout. District meeting at Calumet Memorial Post 330 had good membership, with condolences to Leonard Applequist on his father's death. Next meetings set for Nov 4 and Nov 9 with goals to reach 100 percent membership by Nov 11.
About 500 adults attended the Thornton High School P T A meeting and program. Mrs Emily Ripley of Dalton new president led the event in an informal cheerful manner. A tour of the new building followed by gymnastic entertainment, and refreshments by the executive board. A candy sale is planned Friday November 5 at the high school with donations or funds to be sent via Mrs Wiebke, Mrs Gibson, or Mrs Kelly at 8 a m or later.
The American Legion Auxiliary Department Caravan Conference meets Friday November 5 at 9 30 a m at the Sherman hotel, a combined session with Cook County Council. Unit chairmen urged to attend for timely year ahead ideas, with full day plans.
Thousands of Protestant churches nationwide join Lutheran groups in observing the 420th anniversary of the Reformation. The United Lutheran Church states about 3000 congregations will celebrate. Rev. Martin Kabele of Our Saviors Community Church invites visitors to a 10:30 a.m. service next Sunday.
Federal Recreation notes a Halloween party last night at Riverdale Park fieldhouse with Mrs. Helmer as hostess for 50 children. Riverdale Park Board will admit 125 children to the Chicago Beloit football game on November 18 at Stage field. registration with Federal Recreation instructors due by November 12. Mr. Coleman's guitar classes offer free lessons with limited space remaining for interested pupils.
A settlement between railroad companies and employees ends the wage dispute, easing potential transportation disruption. While peace returns to the rails, many railroads struggle financially and limit investments, with competition from gas-powered vehicles cited as a pressure on the industry.
A humorous note reports that the sight of a rake causes back ache, as stated by the boys. The line underscores a playful belief in simple triggers for discomfort.
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