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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1928

Page

2

St Pauls Lutheran Church announces services and school opening

St Pauls Lutheran Church at 138th Street and Leyden Ave announces Divine services on August 26 German at 9 30 English at 10 45 a m with a sermon from First Samuel 3 3 10 The church invites families to enroll in the new school year September 9 with Christian training and Bible emphasis The English Sunday school meets Sundays at 9 15 a m Pastor W J Kemnitz invites all families to attend

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

Methodist Church Sunday School and Service Schedule

Sunday school sessions for all ages form at 9 45 a.m. in the study of the Scriptures. Morning service at 11 00 a.m. conducted by a Moody Bible Institute student. Public cordially welcome to our services.

Moody Bible Institute

A Compliment to Cop Prendergast

Leading business men and officials of the South End petition Commissioner Russell to return Captain John Prendergast to his old command at Kensington police station. The signers praise him as an efficient 12th district commander and Riverdale also urges his return. He is currently at Clark Street station.

South End John Prendergast Kensington William F Russell Prendergast 12Th District Russell Riverdale Captain Prendergast

The Great Failure Leadership You Are Capable Of

A quote from Grove Patterson in the Mobile Register argues the gravest failure is not seizing the leadership you are capable of. It urges removing indifference and mental laziness to honor human potential.

Grove Patterson Mobile Register

Isle of Pines Cession to Cuba Settled in March 1925

United States ceded all claims to the Isle of Pines to Cuba in March 1925. Following the Spanish American War Americans had purchased land there and some families still resided on the island under the new understanding.

Sland Cuba United States Isle of Pines

Ivanhoe Supers Extend Win Streak Over Matteson Anchors

Ivanhoe Supers beat Matteson Anchors 5 to 3 at Ivanhoe to extend their winning streak to twelve games. Holtz from St. Viators College pitched well for Matteson, but Ivanhoe's four-run second inning sealed the victory. The teams travel to Chicago Heights for Sunday’s showdown as the top two South Suburban League clubs jockey for position with six games remaining.

Struss Ivanhoe Matteson Peps Mr. Holtz St. Viators College Notre Dame College Ed’ Walsh Chicago Heights Ivanhoe Supers Chicago Heights Hardings 12Th Washington Johnny” Albrecht Mattleson Johnny Homer Run Homewood Courrier

Arrows Triumph In Slugfest 13 12 Over Harmonies

The Arrows edged the Harmonies 13 to 12 after a late rally as they trailed 13 11 in the ninth. Key moments included a five run fifth inning for the Arrows and Curletti stealing second then Billings driving in two to move ahead. The Arrows host Riverdale Cardinals Sunday at 2 30 at Riverdale Arrows Park.

Arrows Gravel Thoth Curletti Stephen Firs Billings Curtis Vallart Andy Riverdale Cardinals Riverdale Arrows

Thornton Township High and Junior College Open Dates

Thornton Township High School opens for 1928-29 on September 4 at 8 30 a m with students urged to arrive prepared to buy books. Registration adjustments may be made August 27 and 28. The Junior College opens September 17 with make up registration possible from September 1 to 15.

Thornton Township

Famous Old Song Ben Bolt Created in 1842

The song Ben Bolt has lyrics by Thomas Dunn English written 1842 and was paired with music by Nelso Wourerss. the origin traces to a German folk tune style.

Ben Bolt Thomas Dunn Engish Siz Nel No Wouerss

Riverdale Seeks Bids for Sewer Extension under Special Assessment

Riverdale Village in Cook County invites sealed bids for sewer pipe and house connections on 138th Street and other streets. Bids due by 8 p.m. September 5 1928 at Village Hall. opening September 5 1928 at 9 00 p.m. at Village Hall.

Riverdale Cook County Illinois Board of Local Improvements 138Th Street John C. Zornow George L. Koebier Ilinois A. D Ashdown,, Williams Co George S “Oehler Board Ytoecal Improvements Ashdown Williams Co Halsted Street Chicago Heights George L. Koehler

Wilderness loss to motor roads alarms Aldo Leopold plea

Aldo Leopold, a Wisconsin forest service man, urges preserving U S wilderness areas and rejects motor roads in such regions. He notes large wilderness tracts have vanished since 1910 due to road expansion, with California and Lake states losing many unmotorized zones and canoe country being eroded by motor launches and roads. He warns the momentum of the good roads movement threatens remaining wild lands and argues balance with recreation is essential.

Aldo Leopold Federal Forest Service Wisconsin United States Leopold Arizona New Mexico California Lake States

One Point of View on Politeness and Love

A reflection links heart courtesy to love, arguing politeness of heart underpins affection and social harmony, with emphasis on inner restraint guiding outward regard. The piece explores how kindness and consideration shape relationships and social bonds.

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W. J. Kemnitz FIRST Cop Prendergast The Moody Bible Institute Cor Chicago Ave.Sta Institute Place Chicago Holtz Albert Simnick 138Th School Streets Simnick Williams 138Th and H. B. Williams the Gallarneau Co E. Jackson Blvd Harrison the Gladstone CO Riverdale, Ill
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