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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1930

Page

2

St Paul Lutheran Church announces services and Rissa festival

St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church on 138th Street and Leyden Ave in Missouri invites German service at 9 30 and English at 10 45 a m on Sunday August 24. The annual Rissa festival is set for August 31 with a sermon on Mark 9 14 29. A new school year begins September 2 at 9 a.m. Parents and children urged to consider St Paul Lutheran School as a good option. Pastor W J Kemnitz.

ST. Paul’s EV. Luth 138Th Street Leyden Ave Missouri Synod Jesus St Paul Lutheran School

Immanuel Evan Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Sheridan Ave and Grant St hosts worship on August 24 the tenth Sunday after Trinity with German service at 9 00 a m and English at 11 00 a m Church school at 10 00 a m Topic Fellowship with Jesus Text A man that hath friends must show himself friendly Pastor William Kreis urges worship as essential and invites all to attend.

Immanuel Evan Sheridan Ave Grant St Trinity Jesus William Kreis

Sandridge M E Church Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary

The Sandridge M E church marks its 80th anniversary with events led by Rev J A Diekman of Cincinnati serving as Sunday morning speaker. Family historian Mrs Wilhelmina Diekman, nearly 95, attends weekly. The program features a banquet, sermons by Dr J A Diekman and Dr A J Loeppert, choir, and visiting ministers, reflecting on church and hospital affiliations.

Sandridge M. E Wilhelmina Diekman Grandma Diekman J. A. Diekman Cincinnati Diekman Dorcas Institute For Training National Methodist Hospital Association M. E

More Girls Than Boys In District 170 Census Totals

Chicago Heights Star reports school census figures for District 170 show 3 320 girls under 21 and 3 603 boys in the district. For ages 6 to 21 the counts are 2 847 girls and 2 606 boys, with district totals under 21 at 7 423 and 5 423 for ages 6 to 21. Superintendent Govwer notes enrollment likely similar to last year with Bloom Township High School up. elementary totals stable. Floyd Goodier returns from vacation and preparations for September start.

Chicago Heights Star Bivyn T. Govwer Chicago Heights PRG Sekoglaunens Bloom Township High School Floyd T. Goodier Adirondack Mountains New York

Five Communities Plan September 15 Bridge Celebration

Five communities Hegewisch East Side South Chicago Burnham and South End Chambers of Commerce sponsor a September 15 event for the 180th street bridge dedication and opening to traffic. The program runs from Hegewisch to Roseland then a banquet at Fenger High School with Walter Roy of the South End Chamber directing. The bridge opens late August but the dedication follows Torrence avenue paving completion.

180Th Street Hegewisch East Side South Chicago Burnham South End Chambers of Commerce Roseland Fenger High School Walter Roy South End Calumet City 130Th Street

Is Your Child Ready For School

A school nurse asks parents to watch for signs of adenoids and tonsil problems in children. Check for runny noses, sores, red eyes, fever, dullness, mouth breathing, snoring, and earache indicators and consult a doctor if any issue is present.

Hettie Gooch

Mohawks rout Oak Forrest club in 21 hit onslaught

Mohawks pounded 21 hits off three pitchers against the Young Men's Club of Oak Forrest. Johnny Kinney led with a homer a double and two singles while every Mohawk had at least two hits. Dengler debuted as a pitcher collecting three hits and Gleim supported behind the plate. A 9 2 twilight win over the Paramounts followed. Bus departs at 2 00 p m from 136th street and Michigan avenue.

Mohawks Oak Forrest Johnny Kinney George “Dingy” Dengler Gleim Bud Leib Paramounts 136Th Street Michigan Avenue

Happiness of the Lowly in a Swell Function

A Cincinnati Enquirer observation notes that unseen everyday people gain more happiness from life than the wealthier crowd whose wealth and gowns get constant public scrutiny at society events.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Land Without Women: Mount Athos Ban on Women

The famed holy mountain Mount Athos on the Macedonian coast of the Aegean Sea has long barred women. Since early Christianity, its monastic retreat has allowed only monks, with no female inhabitants.

Stern Athos Aegean Sea Land

English inventor’s car converts to plane sparks debate

A Miami Herald note says an Englishman has built a motor car that can become an airplane, but critics argue it is not real progress since horses and horseflies have long served travel needs.

Miami Herald

Chewing Gum Uses Extensive Acreage for Flavorings

The Washington Star notes that 35,000 acres are needed yearly to supply flavorings for chewing gum and candy. Peppermint and spearmint essential oils form the flavors. spearmint goes entirely to gum, while peppermint also flavors candy and toothpaste.

Washington Star

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W. J. Kemnitz Sandridge Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society Elmer Waterman Eleanor Klein Clara Diekman Frank Diekman Albert Steinko Fred Waterman Chas. Waterman Our Church Leopold Schneider Milton Waterman Methodist Hymnal Congregation Fred, Elmer, Arthur, Harold Waterman J. A. Dickman Clara Dickman Colossians A. J. Loeppert Methodist Hymnal 130Th Street Bridge Forrest Cicero Campbells Alaska Chicago Dolton Lansing Clover Farm Budwiezer Bremner Asst Bartlett OZ G. H. Hammond Clover Farm Siores Twin City Garage Motorists Association of Illinois H. W. Monk Joseph Locher Conrad Kern Interocean Indiana Avenue Riverdale
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