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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
3
The piece notes a widespread hay fever season with millions of sufferers. It explains pollen as the cause and describes symptoms of runny noses and watery eyes. Inoculations may help, but identifying the exact pollen trigger is often difficult for individuals seeking relief.
An official from the public health service recommends a midday nap for those unable to sleep at night during hot weather. Travelers note that business slows for about two hours in tropical lands, allowing rest and suggesting the pace here is too brisk for midday sleep.
The piece notes a newspaper joke about twins and age deception among women. It argues aging women hide age, face evasive answers from officials, and struggle to find work after 50, while employers miss wisdom as age increases.
The piece notes frequent drownings despite good swimmers and lifeguards, urging vigilance and safety in water activities. It then lists The Fashion Institute of America’s selections for best dressed men in various fields, naming Grover Whalen Winston Guest Guy Lombardo Eddie Cantor James A Farley Adolph Menjou Fred Astaire Andre Baruch Harrison Williams Morton Downey and Nino Martino.
Obituary notes Frank C. Lund age 62 at his home after a prolonged illness. Lund’s Hall and a family drug business are part of local memory. Betty Robinson’s Amsterdam Olympic homecoming parade drew 20 000 people and 1 200 cars, a 13 mile procession ending at Riverdale. Edward Rollert dies August 24 in Chicago Heights after his wife’s death earlier. District 148 opens September 4 with four new teachers and new roles. Ivanhoe notes Asher Parker named U S pension attorney as sewer and paving projects proceed.
In a dramatic scene a family debates a mysterious stranger claiming to be the father who supposedly died last spring. A golfing club closure leaves him with nowhere to go, prompting a tense exchange as a child questions the truth amid an ongoing domestic mystery. In another moment two spectators watch a wrestling match where actor Dick Smith is identified by a headlock praise from a blonde observer.
Walks of 142nd and 146th streets are next on the list. Mr and Mrs Roy Meurisse and children Mitzi and Baba will leave Saturday for a two week vacation through various parts of Michigan. South Holland letter Mr and Mrs Evert Eylander announce the birth of a daughter on August 26. Mr and Mrs John Van Zuidam announce the birth of a son born at Ingalls Memorial hospital. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Tunis Holleman at the Harvey hospital on August 28. Dr Tunis E Gouwens arrived here with his family Wednesday, they live in Louisville Kentucky, and have just returned from an extensive trip to Europe.
The report details receipts and expenditures for Thornton Township Cook County Illinois for the fiscal year July 1 1937 to June 30 1938. It lists balances July 1 1937 and June 30 1938 by district and fund including District 147 148 152 149 150 151 153 154 and Trustees Fund. Subscribed and sworn to by the accounts audited by Oldha Accountants dated August 22 1938 signed by F WALDSCHMIDT School Treasurer and Hi F Thies Notary Public
The piece notes horseflies on radiator caps and sea vessels called she. Efficiency Jack Quinn recalls a Pennsylvania department store elevator operator who loses his job and later works in a coal mine. The manager discovers the new worker shouting “Second floor, bituminous, slate and anthracite” during a descent.
A superintendent visits a night school for colored adults where a woman re enrolls to learn to write her husband’s name after marriage. A Highlawn wife issues a final ultimatum about a husband’s homecomings. A Canadian banker laments that one in ten bank entrants come to fill a fountain pen.
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