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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
2
The weekly church schedule lists services at 8.80 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. with youth and choir activities. Pastor Herman Keiter frames the sermon around What Is Salvation citing John 3 16 and the Pharisee and Publican parable, urging real worth through worship and fellowship.
Sheridan Ave and Grant St hosts a Sunday of church school at 9 45 a m German service at 9 a m and English worship at 11 a m. The Christian fellowship promises fine singing and a helpful message inviting families and friends to think over happiness and the Go To Church habit. Wim Kreis is the minister.
The Southern Cook County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a booth at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield from August 22 to 29 to publicize Southern Cook County communities. Displays will include photos of manufacturing plants country clubs and public buildings along with city and village advertising. Communities are invited to submit publicity items to the Chamber at 128 164th Street Harvey Illinois.
Oscar Johnson, son of kite founder and International Sheep Company co founder, was robbed and severely beaten by two men who attempted to kidnap him in St Toum. Police urge witnesses to come forward and assist investigation.
Edward Tibma of Kensington was fined 15 for resisting an officer and 25 for speeding after a Sunday morning pursuit through Dolton and Chicago Heights. Police Officer Teboda testified Tibma refused to stop, was intoxicated, and struck the officer. Tibma paid the fines and promised cabbages as thanks.
A political buzz sweeps Sacramento as Dwight W. Morrow of New Jersey launches a presidential bid following the filing of incorporation papers for the Dwight W. Morrow for President organization in a display signaling a national campaign.
Comrade Schroeder recovers after three weeks with blood poisoning in his left hand. Paul Gall Post to participate in Labor Day events. A committee led by Russell Trimble Fred Belz and Wm Stern named. Carl Maurer and Raymond Baumeartner elected delegates to the State Convention at Peoria August 31 to September 1 1931. Many nonmembers wear insignia despite law prohibiting it. Fourth District Auxiliary Dept of Illinois tops in membership with 1551, earning prizes and leading Cook County delegation at Peoria, thanks to Emily Ripley. Also notes German forest reforestation policy and travel reflections.
The traveler recounts Europe's severe business downturn with Austria hardest hit and tax burdens on autos. he praises Vienna housing projects offering low rent and notes neutral countries equally affected. He discusses Hoover's moratorium, his Italy trip from Naples to Venice, and finds Amsterdam canals cleaner while Italy shows little unrest and popularity for Mussolini.
Plans for the Ton family reunion, one of the nation’s largest clans, set for the last Thursday in August at Thornton Forest Preserve. Eugene V. Ton, 416 FE. 110th Street, chairs the event and will require each Ton to wear native Dutch costumes.
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