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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
2
Church services at 10 30 a m with prayer sermon by Richard Hess on Job 22 27. Women’s Chorus to provide music. August 11 sermon by Charles Coleburn and August 21 by William Chiussen.
August 7 no German services posted. Church school at 9 45 a m. A special meeting of all members after services to decide on pastor selection by the Church Council.
An anonymous reminiscence recalls a shy sensitive student who fears mockery for his beliefs and asks whether to conform or uphold right conduct. The writer notes ridicule as a social pressure shaping self image and choices after college.
A brief note on ancient glass jewelry admired in Cleopatra’s era and later by Chanel, highlighting its perceived delicacy and gold-like appearance as a timeless fashion trait.
An unclear OCR passage discusses missionaries and insignia, noting guards or churchmen wearing heavy beards to shield against hexes and to distinguish church figures from tax collectors. The text references unrest and population movements, with fragmented phrases about protection and symbols.
A clipping method uses a thin strip of celuloid bent double placed under the clip to safeguard the finish of photographs when mounting onto manuscripts.
A line of text states that defacing United States currency is unlawful. It clarifies that destroying currency or mutilating coins to render them useless is prohibited and would affect circulation in general. The wording emphasizes illegality of currency damage.
A community update notes visits to Kies ter's parents in Columbia City and a Schulz Majesties kitten ball celebration with strong attendance and lively music. Windstorm July 26 caused roof and tree damage, while American Legion Auxiliary planned August picnic. Local births, anniversaries, and church picnics are also mentioned alongside residents Welcome patronage at area gatherings.
Funeral services for real estate dealer John C. Finn were held Tuesday July 26 in Roseland and Chesterfield. Finn born July 26 1866 died Friday at Billings Memorial Hospital of liver trouble. He helped organize the South Kend Merchants Association and led civic groups promoting Riverdale and Dalton progress. Survived by his wife Byrd.
The Ivanhoe playground hosts an Indian chief entertainer on Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:30. The Ivanhoe Garden Club and Mrs. Millikan plan a Garden Show on Friday August 12 with entries due by 1:30 and judging at 3:00. Entries include fruit and vegetable bowls and various displays, with prizes for placements.
The term Leviathan is a Hebrew word kept in the Authorized Version with caution. One root likely means jointed, and the full noun suggests a creeping serpent like animal.
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey bring 1600 performers 50 elephants 1000 animals and 700 horses to Grant Park Chicago for nine days starting Saturday August 6. The event features seven rings a 16000 seat tent and a vast menagerie including giraffes zebras camels rhinos and diverse wild animals.
The Constitution does not grant a universal right to vote. it reserves that power to the states. The federal Constitution prohibits racial, religious, or gender discrimination in granting the vote, a safeguard born from colonial limits on Jews Catholics Quakers and Baptists.
The phrase explains the meaning from A to Izzard as starting point to end, noting A as first alphabet letter and Izzard an old term for Z.
The Ton family organizes its thirty seventh annual reunion for August 25 at Wicker Park with Adrian Ton hosting the second committee meeting. Officers include F W Jansen president Mynard Ton vice president C N Larson secretary and Harry Benisnburg secretary.
Receipts at the new clay hole pool exceed four hundred dollars daily showing strong use but ire over high fees. After a 180000 dollar county investment taxpayers bear the cost while non taxpayers pay for admission. A Chicago lakefront comparison suggests halving the rate could ease complaints. The service is good but bathers must pay.
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