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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1930

Page

2

Saint Pauls Church Services and Sunday School Notice

The article announces Sunday worship at 9 30 German and 10 45 English with sermon text Romans eight twelve to seventeen, teaching that believers are children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. It asks how we become, and our obligations as children, and invites all to attend English graded Sunday school at 9 30. Pastor W J Kemnitz signs the notice.

God Christ Jesus St. Paul’s W. J. Kemnitz

Vocation and Avocation in Ancient Kings and Modern Crafts

The essay compares Seleucus the king who built many cities with a farmer named Chapman who修 fixes machines. It argues that an avocation sustains life and work, keeping people young, curious, and effective in their primary vocation. A priest also exemplifies active building as a lifelong passion.

Seleucus Syria Chapman Burr Oak Grove Vermilion County Lfe Bronson Alcott Concord Western Newspaper Union

Genius Defined in the Douglas County Herald

The Douglas County Herald quotes its oracle on genius, stating a genius can do almost anything but make a living. The quill of the paper chronicling originality casts a sobering note on practical success.

Douglas County Herald

Arrows Triumph Over Holy Cross In 11-7 Baseball Win

The Arrows defeated Holy Cross 11 to 7 at Riverdale Park as Marcus homered and drove in three, Reich added a triple and two singles, and Niewald Bremer and Klein each had three hits. Holy Cross pitcher Marcus shut down most of the lineup, fanning 18 and allowing 8 hits. Gethsemane’s withdrawal gives Arrows a 12-1 season mark with an open date upcoming.

Our Arrows Holy Cross Arrows Marcus Chuck Klatz Riverdale Park Reich Niewald Bremer Klein Gethsemanne

Mohawks Split Twilight Games On Mixed Weekend

The Mohawks had a rain cancelation then split two twilight games. They lost 8 to 6 to Riverdale Arrows in a July 31 practice, then won 38 to 6 against Dalton All Stars on August 6 with Straven hitting a bases loaded triple in the final inning. Next Sunday they travel to 124th and Hgelston to face the Golden Arrows.

Arrows Riverdale Dalton All- Stars Straven Mohawks 124Th Hgelston Golden Arrows

Halsted Street Made Through Between 87th and 130th

Alderman Sheldon W. Govier introduced and the street council passed an order designating Halsted Street from Madison Street to the city limits as a through street. The change allows stop signs and channels state highway traffic into the Halsted corridor, aiding business development in the 9th ward. Govier noted rapid growth in Halsted Street's southern business district and predicted economic benefits from increased traffic and tourist routing.

Halsted Street 87Th 130Th Ald. Shedon W. Govier Street Council Ald. Govier Madison Street

Is Your Child Ready for School

Guidance on child nutrition stresses regular meals and rest to support growth. It cites a daily quart of whole milk as essential, notes weight loss during vacations, and outlines factors behind malnutrition such as physical defects and faulty food habits.

Death by Own Action Continues in Germany Postwar

Berlin reports an ongoing crisis with Germany's postwar personal crisis epidemic. In Prussia in 1928 an average of 26 persons per day ended their lives, totaling 9,530 with 6,690 men and 2,840 women. Two thirds were urban residents. 38 percent due to mental illness, 28 percent emotional strain, 12 percent physical suffering, and 11 percent poverty.

Berlin Germany Prussia

England’s War on Wolves Through the Ages

The narrative recalls wolves in England and Wales from Caesar’s time to medieval rewards. It notes Roman tribute ideas and later incentives for Wales and English inhabitants to curb wolf populations with skins and bounties.

England Caesar Wales

Think It Over Character Grows From Within

The phrase emphasizes inner development rather than external molding. It suggests true character emerges through personal growth and self-directed change.

Attractively Styled Jumper Suit in New York Preview

A jumper style street wear ensemble features brown and beige channel jersey with a normal waistline and pleated skirt. Shown in the Amos Parrish fall fashion preview in New York, the outfit highlights a coordinated, modern look for Mi Lady.

Milady Amos Parrish New York

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