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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1924

Page

10

Services at First Reformed church August 10 in South Holland

In South Holland on Sunday August 10 at 9 am and 1 30 pm services will be led by Rev. T W Muilenberg and Rev N S Lichterman of Port Huron Michigan. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Martin J Post of Grand Rapids. Several local notices report vacations and family events including a car accident near Muskegon injuring a child and hospital stays.

First Reformed Church T. W. Muilenberg N. S. Lichterman Port Huron Mich Martin J. Post Grand Rapids Effie DeYoung Jacob van Schouwens Esther Lucille L. DeGraff Pella Russell Butler Ramona Muskegon Muksegon Iowa City W. E. Gouwens W. P. Anker Homewood R. Bruin Mary Kunst Lichterman Louisville EB. Gouwens Nicholas W. Gouwens Carrie Cornelius Muilenberg Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harry Blink Steven van Milligan Lois Dalenberg Anne Dalenberg Alfred Olthoff

Hay fever relief by pollen injections proposed

Health commissioner Dr. Herman N. Bundesen urges pre season pollen injections to build immunity against hay fever. He reports about 90 percent of patients benefited and advises wearing colored glasses, remaining in closed cars, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and sleeping with closed windows during dog days.

Herman N. Bundesen Bundesen

Won Fame Early Rosa Bonheur Exhibited at Eighteen

The celebrated French painter Rosa Bonheur showed her first work at eighteen and won a gold medal at the salon when she was twenty three.

Rosa Bonheur

Fine Work in Airplane Building Requires Watchlike Precision

The article asserts airplane construction demands exacting, fine work comparable to watchmaking, emphasizing accuracy and delicacy in assembling components. It highlights meticulous craftsmanship as essential to successful aircraft manufacturing.

Local Notes From Lansing and Area

Lansing Jacob Whitfleet’s son suffers appendicitis. Mrs J Kooy and children from De MotteInd visit with her mother. Mr and Mrs G Dykhuisen return after a week with relatives. William Effert postmaster on vacation fishing. Mr Kregel Oak Glen covers post duties. Rev P Braak ill. Dr Meeter fills pulpit. Braaks go to Grand Rapids for care. Laverne DeYoung birthday celebrated last Monday with Grandpa and Grandma Wiersma as guests. Rev J DeYoung of Holland to conduct services next Sunday.

Jacob Whitfleet J. Kooy de Motte, Ind William Effert Lansing Kregel Oak Glen P. Braak First Reformed Church Meeter Braak Grand Rapids Little Laverne DeYoung Grandpa Grandma Wiersma Rev. J. DeYoung Holland, Mich

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Car Donations

We thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy after the loss of my wife and mother. Special thanks to those who donated cars. Mr. A. Price and Family.

Mr. A. Price

Local notes on families and street life on 167th street

Bernice Murray vacationing in Kentucky with the Mittler family. Doorn and Van Valkenberg families exchange calls as new residents move onto 167th and 159th streets. Rumor of Carlson’s telephone. Baby Horace Paarlberg reveals news of the Paarlberg clan’s airship voyage. Jack jokes about weather, crop conditions, and a straw hat incident from a farm flight.

Robert Murray Kentucky Mittler Torrence Avenue Dykstra Carlson Doorn G. van Valkenberg 167Th Street Peter Verhaik Horace Paarlberg Russell Donald Willard Ma Paarlberg Jack

The Man Who Sticks

A short poem about perseverance and steady effort. It argues success comes from daily hard work, not luck, with the stuck man learning lessons and choosing to invest effort to shape his future. It emphasizes resilience, persistence, and practical action.

Theaters Riverdale Theatre Weekend Showings

Saturday features Big Boy Williams in The Eagles Claw plus Our Gang Lodge Night. Sunday presents Code of the Sea with Rod La Rocque Jacqueline Logan and George Fawcett. Wednesday and Thursday show Pola Negri in Montmartre with Paris nightlife and romance.

Riverdale Big Boy Williams Our Gang Rod la Rocque Jacqueline Logan George Fawcett Pola

Saturday and Sunday film lineup with Yankee Madness and Limber Lost

Saturday features Billie Dove and George Larkin in Yankee Madness a high speed romance of Yankee shrewdness courage and pluck William Duncan stars in The Fast Express Sunday presents A Girl of the Limber Lost a Gene Stratton Porter novel picturization plus The Telephone Girl Sherlock's Home Tuesday and Wednesday August 12 and 13 Colleen Moore stars in Through the Dark also Boston Blackie stories by Jack Boyle with Jack Dempsey in The Fight and Win ten two reel knockouts each a complete story Don t miss the first one

Billie Dove George Larkin Wm. Duncan Gene Stratton Porter Sherlock Colleen Moore Boston Jack Boyle Jack Dempsey

Churches Our Saviour's Lath Church August Notice

August 10 marks the eighth Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school at 9 30 and a sermon at 10 30. The pastor preaches on Following Jesus or True Discipleship and warns against hypocrisy The simple life of faith in Jesus as Saviour defines a true disciple A welcome awaits worshippers.

Jesus

Grecian Tyrant Periardor of Corinth Dies in ancient era

Periardor, ruler of Corinth and famed among the seven wise men, was a tyrant whose cruelties left a lasting name in Greek memory. He died in the sixth century BC.

Periardor Corinth Greece

Teakwood Gains Ground in Modern Shipbuilding

Teakwood is increasingly used in shipbuilding especially for decks and pilot houses due to its resistance to warping and worm damage. The wood carries a natural preservative effect that repels water and is toxic to destructive teredy, helping vessels endure harsh seas.

Distillery Raid Seizes 500 Gallons at Burr Oak

Prohibition officers raided a cottage distillery at 11925 South Wood Street Burr Oak capturing 100 barrels of mash two 50 gallon stills and more than 500 gallons of raw alcohol. Two men from Hammond and Gary were arrested after transporting 25 gallon kegs in a 1924 Oakland. The case falls under federal prosecution with the distillery to be destroyed and the vehicle seized. A separate test of moonshine in Sheriff Hoffman's office resulted in the rabbit death and rat survivals.

South Wood Street Burr Oak Otto Gnewitch Peter Hoffman Frank Urza Indiana Mike Kusko Toad Avenue Hammond Louis Boiro Jefferson Avenue Gary Better Government League Morgan Park Chicago Peter M. Hoffman

Upcoming Auxiliaries and Carnival At Local Congregation

The Woman's Auxiliary of Paul Gall Post American Legion will hold its next regular meeting on August 14. St Marys Church announces a mid summer carnival on church property starting August 9 featuring community activities.

Woman’s Auxiliary Paul Gall Post American Legion St. Mary’s

Pitcairn Island Settlement by Mutineers in 1790

Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific covers about two square miles and hosts about 160 residents. It was settled in 1790 by mutineers from the British ship Bounty.

Pitcairn Island South Pacific Ocean Bouny

Virtue in a Straight Back Ruskin Imparts

Quote about virtue and posture from Ruskin emphasizes keeping the back straight and avoiding boastful thoughts. It contrasts outer display with inner discipline, suggesting virtue lies in steadfast posture and humility rather than pride.

Ruskin

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South Holland Doc Bundesen Mrs. G. Dykhuisen Bernice K. Kykema Lansing, Ill Stotzer & Stolzer Chiropractors Indiana Avenue Riverdale, Ill Burr Oakbooze PROHI Otto Gnewuch League John Berger R. Cook Cottage Grove Chicago Heights Lil Gladiolus Hank Leyden Avenue Telehone Operative Society of America L. J. Mather Union Avenue Englewood Hollywood Allen Black Cats Gladstone E. 137Th Street
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