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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
2
The Missouri Synod congregation on 13th Street and Leyden Ave invites worshipers to Advent services in German at 9.30 and English at 10.45 am. The sermon, based on Acts 10 42, discusses Jesus as judge and savior and the Second Coming. Sermons reference Luther’s Catechism and Bible passages. Pastor W. J. Kemnitz signs the notice.
Our Saviour's Church of Riverdale invites all to Bible school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with address. This is Every Member Canvass day and members should host visiting workers. Luther League meets at 6 45 p m with plans for a Christmas program on December 14 at 8 p m the Lutheran Bible school. Reverend Edw A Voorhees, pastor.
The Doton M. E. Church outlines Sunday School at 9.45 a.m. Morning worship at 11.00 a.m. Epworth League at 6.45 p.m. Evening service at 7.30 p.m. The Sunday school and young people plan Christmas programs with dates to be announced. Rev. Erwin Thompson is the minister.
Judge Mangan sustained objections to the assessment of property owners for paving 130th Street from Indiana to Torrence Avenues. Gotthard Dahlberg, attorney for the Board of Local Improvements, said the city will appeal to the Supreme Court. Objections were raised by Illinois Central Railroad Pullman Land Association West Pullman Railroad and Michigan Central Railroad.
The Major Lawrence M. Ennis Camp No 79 U S W V meets at Chamber of Commerce Hall 11145 Michigan Avenue Roseland Chicago on Monday evening December 10 1928 at 8 00 p m Election of officers night all members urged to attend Adjutant Sam Leffman
The Illinois Division of Highways replies that surveys are underway for State Highway 52 aiming to connect Indiana and form a western system bypassing Chicago. The tentative line would run south of the Sag Canal, but details cannot be given until field surveys are completed due to potential relocations.
An ancient 13th century structure in Nordlingen is described as the oldest warehouse in Germany. The building’s age and designation highlight its historic commercial role and enduring stone construction.
Miss MacMa hon, the country life director, sent Mr. Ferriz to discuss safety and accidents in the United States. A patrol boy program will place students at busy corners to help children cross streets. Absent students include James Klocksieben, Tony and Lucky Panozzo, and Joe Cantrucci. Several students were neither absent nor tardy for November. Orchestra members are improving. Girl Scouts plan a dance at the village hall Friday. Spelling hundred winners: Audrey Baumgartner, Florence Wagner, Hal Connors, Frances Barlow, Emmerson Boushard.
Ruth Krause notes eighth grade girls finishing pajamas with Miss Salisbury offering a choice of smocks or house dresses most choose smocks. Ninth grade Algebra had a December 4 test covering material since September as a review. Ninth grade literature covered declamations by noted authors with written or oral tests on pieces like Turning Points and True Patriotism.
Eighth grade students under Mr Bauman practice basketball in gym class and recall a 3 to 0 soccer win over Highlawn. They study West and West history, write long themes, prepare a Christmas program titled The Christmas Festival, and draft home plans in mathematics while art assignments pause in December to help late students catch up.
A Detroit News reflection notes that many thorns carry roses in disguise and praises the scenic value found along detours across the broad land.
An executive asserts the automobile industry is growing by leaps and bounds, noting rapid expansion mirrors the way pedestrians are increasingly moving.
An Nashville Banner note asserts people often believe they can identify top cigars by aroma alone. It suggests strong judging powers in aroma perception and hints at the high quality of cigars without naming brands or events.
A. Ray Ziggers of Roseland defeated Francis Berio of South America at 150 pounds in 8 rounds. C. Jones of Rockford beat J. San Diego of Roseland at 152 pounds in 3 rounds. Harry Barton of Hammond defeated Bob Cole of Aurora at 130 pounds in 3 rounds. Benny Simons of Roseland defeated Joe Klein of Woodlawn at 162 pounds in 3 rounds. Julius Sandiego beat John Farro at 97 pounds in 8 rounds. Ray Kannick of Chicago Heights beat Red Beyson of Calumet City in 3 rounds at 130 pounds. Walter Newton, amteur welterweight champion of Garfield Park Eagles, defeated Kid Carson of Chicago Heights in 8 rounds at 145 pounds. Paul Adducci of Venetian A. C. won by technical knockout in the second round over J. Harrison of Hamilton Park at 156 pounds. Next bouts Monday evening, Dec 10 1928 at Venetian Union Hall. General admission 50 cents, ringside seats 1 dollar. Several good boxers promised appearance.
J Hitchcock of Hammond Indiana serves at the B W Blue Island office in J McGovern's absence due to sickness. Livestock movement on the line remains heavy with direct stock transfers from Union Stock Yards Chicago to Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey. Some cattle cars also run from St Louis stock yards to eastern states via the St Louis Division of the B O R R.
The columnist reflects on wisdom from hardship noting a wise man values good in bad events. It emphasizes resilience and learning from adversity, urging steady faith and measured responses during trials.
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