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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

Page

2

Sunday Schedule at Our Saviour's Church of Helpfulness

Sunday School at 9 30 A M Worship at 10 30 A M with a sermon Peace Depends A children sermon All children invited to stay for twenty minutes of the service Choir practice 7 30 P M Friday Big Open Air Good Fellowship Wednesday night August 24 on the church lawn in rain or in basement A festival in connection All friends invited Rev Edw A Voorchees pastor Also known as the Church of Helpfulness Ask the Man Who Comes

Our Saviour’s Edw. A. Voorchees

St Pauls Lutheran Church Holds 138th Street Festival

St Pauls Lutheran Church at 138th St and Leyden Ave hosts an August 21 mission festival with three services in German and English led by Rev C Guenther Rev O Fedder and Rev H Harthun. The St Pauls Athletic Association meets August 25 at 8 PM and a church basement supper is served from 4 30 to 7 PM.

C. Guenther O. Fedder H. Harthun St. Paul’s Athletic Association

Sunday services at First Methodist Church schedule

Next Sunday August 21 the church holds Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 645 p m and evening service at 730 sermons will be delivered at both services the public is welcome A A Myers pastor

First Methodist Church Epworth League Society

Sunshine Health Bulletin Spars With Sun on Tuberculosis

Chicago Health Commissioner Dr. Herman N. Bundesen argues sunlight combats tuberculosis and rickets, urging minimal clothing within law and praising women’s health. He cites simple statistics showing declining tuberculosis among women and calls for daylight exposure as essential to the body.

Mr. Sun Herman N. Bundesen Sun Dr. Bundesen Bundesen

Garden spider size marks female larger than male

Nature Magazine notes adult female garden spiders exceed an inch in length with vivid black and orange markings, while males are about one quarter the size.

Nature Magazine

Magistrate Denounces Kiss Throwing As Silly Habit

A magistrate condemns throwing kisses as foolish and reprehensible. He notes it is better to deliver affection in person. The remark touches on social manners and public decorum.

Supers edge Ashland Robins in thriller at Riverdale Park

Struss on the mound baffled Ashland Robins with five hits and thirteen strikeouts. The Supers overcame a late two run deficit with two runs in the eighth, pushing their winning streak to five as they prepare to host the Chance Colts next Sunday.

Riverdale Park Ashland Robins Struss Jordan Jordan Robins Rider Decker Wysockie

Arrows Top Clovers 16 to 15 In Slugfest

The Arrows defeated the Clovers 16 to 15 after a nine inning game featuring 19 hits by the Arrows and 16 by the Clovers. A key fourth double play started by A Mohr helped keep the Arrows ahead in a high scoring contest. Next Sunday the team faces the Orioles on their home diamond at 136th Street. Riverdale benefit movie planned for next month at Riverdale Theatre.

Arrows Clovers Hack Markus A. Mohr Keystone Reich Orioles Arrow 136Th Street Riverdale Theatre The Arrow’s Club Riverdale

Ten Millions in Chicago by 1960

The Chicago metropolitan area including adjacent territory is projected to reach about 10 million people by 1960, up from 4 million. A Public Service company of Northern Illinois estimate cites decentralization of industry and workers moving to small towns and rural areas while some continue to work in the city.

Chicago Public Service Company of Northern Illinois

Eastern Pagodas rise as towering temple forms in Asia

The term Pagoda names temples across India China and Southeast Asia. Their hallmark is great height often reaching thirteen stories in a pyramidal stack atop the principal building.

India China Southeastern Asia

Man Does Strange Things It is a notable fact that most speed records are made by people who are not going anywhere.

A reflective quip notes speed records are often set by those not moving toward a destination, contrasting motion with achievement. It frames progress as a paradox where effort yields records despite lack of clear direction.

Call to Cleanse Polluted Little Calumet River

A citizen letter laments the Little Calumet River Thorn Creek as polluted and deadly due to industrial poisons. It cites a recent investigation by local groups and warns that pollution threatens fevers eye ear nose and throat infections while calling Chicago Heights to halt the harmful practice and restore the waters to their former clarity.

Calumet Thorn Creek South Holland Izaak Walton League State Engineers Illinois Division of Waterways Little Calumet Little Calumet River Illinois Cook County Forest Preserve Thornton Glenwood Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners Chicago Heights

Barnyard games and street festival in Pullman area

An observer recalls a community outing with barnyard golf and horse shoe games, foot races, a three legged race, a lively dance pavilion with radio broadcasts, and a grandstand show. The day features colorful locals from Pullman, Kensington, Burnside, West Pullman, Dalton, and includes a circus style moment, music, and a prize for the largest family.

Dancin Pullman Kensington Burnside West Pullman Dalton Riverdale Teddy Reich Athletic Committee Tom Dancin Pavilion

Copper Leaf Book Shown Among Ancient Tomes

A novel copper leaf volume was exhibited in Chicago among ancient tomes. The book features thin beaten copper leaves richly decorated in gold and lacquer, bound between wooden backs.

Chicago

St Apolinaris Basilica in Ravenna A Holy Site

The church of St Apolinaris in Ravenna Italy is an early Christian basilica begun in 534. It features a singular circular tower reaching 120 feet, marking its prominence among surviving early Christian structures.

St. Apolinaris Ravenna Italy

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