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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
2
Sunday schedule lists German service at 9 00 a m English service at 11 00 a m with church school at 10 00 a m. Pastor Wm Kreis emphasizes eternal law and the Sabbath six day work ethic and urges attendance and outreach to non affiliated worshippers.
St Pauls Lutheran at 138th Street and Leyden Ave invites parishioners to German services at 7 10 a m with Lord's Supper and a 9 30 preparatory service. Graded Sunday school begins 9 15 a m. Mission festival scheduled for Aug 21. Christian day school opens Sept 6 with expected large enrollment. Pastor W J Kemnitz invites inquiry and membership.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at 138th Street and Wabash Ave invites all to attend services with a sermon titled False Prophets. A children's sermonette and Friday choir rehearsals at 7 30 p m. A bakery sale by the ladies on Saturday August 13 from 3 00 to 5 00 p m in the church parlor. An open air Good Fellowship lawn festival is planned for Wednesday evening August 24. Rev. Edw A Voorhees is pastor.
The First Methodist Church held Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all ages, morning worship with sermon at 11, and Communion. The Ep worth League met at 7 45 p m on the topic Some Famous Teen Ages. No evening service. Sunday school board met Friday Aug 5 at 8 p m. A well attended picnic occurred July 28 at Thornton Forest Preserve. Pastor A A Myers.
The Department of Agriculture notes cedars in orchards may or may not harm apples depending on variety. Cedar pust requires both cedar and apple trees to complete its life cycle. Some apple varieties resist Cedar pust while others are susceptible.
A London humor piece describes a female candidate seeking Mrs Jones's support during a door-to-door call. Mrs Jones retorts that her husband has not supported her for over a year, highlighting social scrutiny of political influence on households.
Local fans get a Sunday treat as the Supers host the Chicago Eagles a colored team in a key showdown at Riverdale Park. Last week Struss starred for the Supers winning 6 to 1 over the La Tekes with 4 RBIs and 3 hits while holding the opponent to five hits.
The Orioles meet Lansing this Sunday at 2 30 p m in Dolton village hall. Lansing has already defeated the locals, but the Orioles seek a victory in this eagerly awaited baseball game.
The Arrows will face the South End Colts at Arrows Ball Park 136th Street across the C E I track. Game starts at 2 30 p m sharp with the Arrows aiming for another victory.
The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago invites young men and women to join its General Course and five special courses for Christian service. No college degree needed, foreign speakers learn English, and married couples with children are welcomed with housing support. An Employment bureau aids those funding their studies. Fall term opens September 8 with rolling entry. a free catalogue is available by writing to 153 Institute Place, Chicago, Illinois.
Hannibal led 100000 troops across the Mediterranean to Spain and over the Alps into Italy at age twenty nine. He fought Rome for fifteen years before returning to Carthage and losing at Zama in 202 B C. He ended his life in Syria.
The Bureau of Standards states that creating a perfectly straight edge is not achievable. Experts explain minute imperfections in materials prevent a flawless line.
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Local Improvements of Dolton Cook County Illinois until August 15 1927 at 8 00 p m at the Dolton office. Bids opened and declared. Proposals on blanks with cash or certified check 10 percent of bid. Deposit 25 for bidding sheets. Payments in bonds and vouchers at 6 percent. Board may reject any bid. WM S Gentry Secretary August 4 1927 Dolton Illinois.
Notice to contractors that bids will be received at the Village office for local improvements. Instructions on bidding are provided. project dated A. D. 1927.
The Village of Dolton Cook County Illinois invites bids for constructing house drains. Bids will be opened publicly at 8:00 p m Daylight Saving Time on August 15 1927 at the village office.
A terse notice details a secret board handling cash or certified funds involving unnamed parties. The fragmentary text offers little context but implies controlled financial actions requiring formal certification or approval.
Public notice announces bids for water service pipes in Dolton Illinois as part of Special Assessment No 35. Bids due by August 15 1927 at 8:00 p m daylight saving time at the Dolton village office. Bidders must furnish evidence as required.
Fragmentary line shows a date reference in Dalton Illinois. The note appears to mark a specific day in August 1927. No additional names or events are readable to expand the summary.
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