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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

2

Year End Church Services At St Pauls Ey Missouri Synod

St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on 188th Street and Leyden Ave urges parishioners to attend remaining services as 1930 ends and 1931 begins. The pastor W. Jd. Kemnitz invites all to hear the gospel and welcome the new year with prayers for health and hope. Services listed for December 28 December 31 and January 1 in German and English.

ST. Paul’s EY Luth 188Th Street Leyden Ave Missouri Synod Geiman W. Jd. Kemnitz

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Notice

Our Saviour’s English Lutheran Church invites all to morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon The Spit of His Son and Bible school at 9 30. An annual congregational meeting follows a 10 30 service. Old newspapers and magazines will be collected January 6 for church benefit.

OUR Saviour English Lutheran Church United Lutheran In America Wabash 188Th and A. Voorhees

First Baptist Church Harvey Service Times

First Baptist Church at 154th Street and Lexington Avenue in Harvey Illinois lists Sunday school for all ages at 945 a m worship at 1100 a m B Y P U for young people at 630 p m evening services at 730 p m a Christmas program Wednesday at 730 p m choir practice Friday at 800 p m Pastor Rev W E Sampson invites all to attend.

First Baptist Church 154Th St Lexington Ave Harvey Illinois U's W. E. Sampson

Harvard Names Barry Wood New 1931 Football Captain

Harvard announces Barry Wood has been elected captain of the 1931 Harvard football team. Wood, a varsity letterman, assumes leadership for the upcoming season as teammates and supporters welcome the new captain.

Barry Wood Harvard

Stuffed Canary Sings Respite After 75 Years

A fragment says a stuffed canary, believed to be the only one in existence, was found at the home of Mico and Ali Wo of Patrick Accordimate Patock. The bird died nearly ten years ago. A New York min dancer won the bid for the singing bird music box claim, and the box sings when wound.

Yeutl Mico Ali Patrick Patock New York

Chicago Leads World in Brick Manufacturing

Chicago stands as the world’s largest center for common brick production, with widespread industry activity underpinning its dominant market role and extensive employment in brick making.

Chicago

Telepathic Greyhound Nell Claims Powers in England

London report introduces Nell the greyhound as England’s telepathic dog owner Professor T J Littlejohn of Exeter presents a statutory declaration asserting Nell can convey mental messages by telepathy. Examples describe messages about tea, kittens, and a water request, witnessed by Dr Mansfield Robinson and others.

London Nell T. J. Littlejohn Exeter England H. Mansfield Robinson Oomaruru Mars Fev Ehic Peter Falmouth Ilfracombe Fxter

Nickel Charity Flourishes Fifty Years in New Orleans

In New Orleans a charity begun 50 years ago by Simon Gumble and carried on by his grandsons distributes nickels to a crowd of old women each Saturday at 9 a m in front of Simon Gumbik Co on Gravier street. About $10 400 in nickels has been given. the ritual continues as long as the firm endures with regulars jealously guarding their Saturday turn and newcomers murmuring about change.

New Orleans Simon Gumbik & Co Gravier Street Simon Gumble Leste Joseph Gumble

Musician Turns Aviator in East St. Louis Flight Path

George Gruen, once a musician in East St. Louis, quit his payed gigs to pursue flying. He studied at a local school, earned a pilot license, and now serves as chief flying instructor. His first scale flight reached 800 feet, delivering a thrilling sense of solitary achievement.

East St. Louis George Gruen Sentimean Gruen Ane Sears Structer Ile

Public-Spirited Greek Donor Leaves Large Athens Funds

Public spirited citizen M Maus Corfialemo a wealthy Greek left 50 000 for the improvement of the barracks of the Greek army and 200 000 for the improvement of the city of Athens the donor's bequest part of a citywide benefaction.

M. Maus Corfialemo Athens

Aims and Anomalies in Early Census Report

A curious note contrasts a schoolboy complexion with a bird and a lizard to illustrate anatomical similarity. The text then shifts to the nation's infancy, citing the first U.S. census of 1790 with a reported population of 3,929,214.

United States

Seeds Vitality Parsnip Seed Longevity Noted

Readable text notes parsnip seeds known to remain viable for two years when stored under proper conditions. The fragment mentions seeds and vitality but lacks clear source details or dates.

Selmunste

Oddly Formed Fish Described With Roosterlike Spines

The rooster fish is noted for its long spines that curve backward, giving it a tail like appearance. This distinctive feature sets it apart among reef fish and attracts curiosity from divers and researchers.

Sample Ballot Dolton Fire Engine Bond Proposal

A proposed bond issue for the Village of Dolton to raise 15000 dollars to buy a fire engine and related fire protection gear. Issued January 1, 1931 with 5 percent interest, due January 1, 1932 and semi annual thereafter, with specified maturities to follow.

Dolton

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