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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
2
The notice invites readers to Epiphany services at 9.30 German and 10.45 a.m. English with Sunday school at 9.15. It urges churchgoers to keep the new year and study Isaiah 60 1 6, highlighting a missionary appeal and the Christ Child as the Light for 1928.
Our Saviour's Ev Lutheran in Riverdale invites all to 9:30 Sunday school for all ages 10:30 morning worship with Holy Communion and a congregational meeting after. A 3:00 pm Report Rally at Central YMCA supports Carthage College campaign. Luncheon by church ladies Friday Jan 13.
Sunday session of Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all ages. Morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Sermons by the pastor all services Public welcome Church School Board meets Friday January 6 at 8 p m Lyceum Course January 18 features the Krantz family Tickets from Ladies Aid Society members.
A reader summary notes that New Guinea, the world’s largest island apart from Australia, hosts over six hundred thousand natives who are described as savage and hostile to strangers. The article details hot tropical climate near the equator, simple reed and palm shelter, dirt roads, and rainproof homes built to withstand heavy rains and earthquakes.
The article describes chemicals used to kill weeds and grass, noting that salt and water are simple solutions and stronger agents can render soil barren until rains restore growth. It warns against using harsh chemicals in gardens or near homes and endorses elbow grease as the reliable method.
The Lincoln Avenue school PTA meets promptly at 7 30 on Wednesday evening January 11 with a prepared program and expectations of a big evening. First Grade studies Eskimos and builds an Eskimo village in the sand table. Last year the third grade furnished a doll house for redecorating and gifting to the kindergarten. Fifth grade memorizes Morning Glories by Madison Cavein and fifteen pupils earned A in December spelling. Eighth Grade Art finishes Egyptians and begins Greeks.
Miss Pohlers will be away from teaching fifth and sixth grades for a time with Miss Proper filling in. Eldred Axtell returns to the school while Marion Atkinson and Alma Atkinson join the third and fourth grades from Phoenix. Kindergarten and first grade resume regular work as pupils compete for politeness.
Dorothy Moran and Sophia Palchinsky report a nurse visit with charts for seventh graders health habit records and eighth graders Junior High records. The program was well received, printed materials were distributed, and candy bags were shared with pupils and younger audience members. Christmas vacation runs December 24 to January 8.
A farmer from Garneill Montana sent in a letter with two checks totaling 9.72 to his father after a mislaid shipment. The father dropped the letter to a pet lamb, saving only the envelope. He requested the express company stop payment and issue a replacement, noting the lamb remains alive with 9.72 on deposit.
Tlelen Woodward, a successful women advertising executive and author, argues in McClure's Magazine that workers fearing job loss are less efficient. She contends emancipation from the fear frees workers from a human curse and criticizes attempts to turn workers into "punctual machines" chained by a job’s prison.
A London Daily News item notes a mother of three unruly children arriving with them at the school gate on the first morning after holidays. She greets the teacher with relief and thanks God in a voice full of emotion.
More than 150000 automobile owners in Illinois want a low license number under 10000 as a New Year gift. Few numbers are available this year, so chances are slim for getting a low plate. Secretary Emmerson urges early applications to offset budget veto impacts. Plates cost about 8.6 cents each, saving about 40000 on a million and a half sets. Plates are maroon with white letters.
Alderman Sheldon W. Govier, famed for Southern End advocacy, finally receives a 1912 All American Soccer team sweater he believed he earned but did not attend Stockholm Olympic ceremonies for. Secretary Cahill of the U S Soccer Football association presented the sweater with W R Cummings aiding. Govier’s daughter Gladys notes the garment keeps her warm as she travels the University of Chicago campus.
Police raid on three Calumet City homes last Saturday confiscated 3700 bottles of home brew 403 gallons of wine 12 gallons of moonshine and 1 gallon of gin. Suspects Fanny Bailey 42 Bessie Bell 19 Art Ramsey 50 and E Thomas 38 were arrested at 213 West State Street and are held for trial.
An article notes the phrase means paying more than something is worth and may trace origins to a Norse myth of Odin imposing a nose tax and a Swedish nose tax where a penny per case led to losing the nose. It mentions a French equivalent payer par le nez and cites Pathfinder Magazine.
East London Observer notes that right thinking and kind action cultivate a noble personality. It urges those with bitter recollections to improve their conduct now to ease a troubled conscience.
South Holland Savings Bank reports its financial position at year end December 31 1927 with assets including cash government investments loans on real estate and securities and total liabilities of 797311.32 dollars Milton H Waterman as cashier deposes to the accuracy of the figures sworn January 5 1928 before Notary Abbie Anker. Directors Horace Holmes Herman Anders Henry J Dililner attest.
The official publication shows the Lansing State Bank of Lansing Illinois closing December 31 1927 with assets and liabilities totaling the amounts listed. Walter J Winterhoff cashier swears the figures are true to the best knowledge and belief and align with the state auditors report.
In the Billiard League at Lincoln Recreation parlor the Lincolns surpassed the Triangles and 183 point start to post the week’s top score of 276 while the Triangles led early with 204 and the Tigers trailed. Next week’s lineup features Lincolns vs Triangles and Hawks vs Bull Dogs with Giants vs Bears also on the schedule.
A shopper in Milwaukee reportedly sustained a black eye during a crowded bargain sale at a store counter. The incident suggests the event drew more chaos than bargains, with police noting a disturbance as shoppers jostled for limited items.
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