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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1929

Page

2

St Paul’s Ev Lutheran Church invites on Sunday services

The St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on 138th Street and Leyden Ave invites worship in German at 9.80 and English at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 30 and a voters meeting on Jan 14 at 7 45 pm and Jan 17 at 7 30 pm. The sermon theme centers on Jesus as about His Fathers business. A seven reel motion picture The Court ship of Miles Standish will be shown. Pastor W J Kemnitz signs the notice.

Jesus Temple of Jerusalem Mt. Calvary Miles Standish St. Paul's

Dolton M. E. Church Sunday Services and Meetings

Dolton M E Church announces Sunday services including morning worship at 11 and a evening service at 7 30. The pastor will discuss the topic Success or Failure of the Eighteenth Amendment. Junior Leaguers meet Thursdays after school. Children up to fourteen are welcome. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets Thursday Jan 17 at Mrs. Bakers 142 Kanawha Ave with Mrs. Farbridge presiding. Rev Erwine Thompson pastor.

Epworth League Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society

Our Saviour's Church of Riverdale Service Notice

Our Saviour's Church of Riverdale United Lutheran in America announces services with Sunday Bible school at 9.80, Holy Communion at 10 30, and Luther League at 6 45 p m. January 20 at 10 30 a m Rev John F Seibert D D Divisional Secretary will speak. Fellowship film to follow. Pastor Rev Edward A Voorhees extends welcome to strangers.

United Luth America Wabash Sunday Bible School Holy Communion Luther League John F. Seibert D. D Board of American Missions The United Lutheran Church In America S. Rev A. Voorhees

Weekend Timing for Holidays Could Aid Commerce

The piece argues that many states suffer from too many legal holidays delaying business and raising costs. It suggests moving holidays to weekends, especially Saturday or Monday, to allow longer outings without disrupting trade. It notes approval of weekend observances for enjoying trips and homecomings, with Labor Day highlighted.

Walnut stain removal advice from Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture states walnut stains on hands can be removed with an ink eradicator sold at drug stores. The item is described as a simple remedy for cleaning hands stained by walnuts.

Department of Agriculture

Bowen School Notes Highlight Holiday Break And Puzzling Qs

Students answer eight puzzling questions about history science and nature. They mention a two week school closure returning January 7 1929 and a Christmas play held December 21 1928 with many attendees. Notes list absent pupils sick room ro om 1 and room 2 and announce a new Bowen school basketball team and a bookcase project. Parent Teachers Association meeting set January 17 at 3 pm at Highlawn school with refreshments.

Mason Gerloff Grace Kallianes Lucy Panozzo Lorretta Martins Edith Sells Lotis Ahrens Parent-Teachers Association of the Highlawn School

City to renew Lake Calumet harbor plan revival

Aldermen back revival of a harbor project for Calumet with a barge terminal at Crawford Avenue and electric trolley lines to tow barges along the canal. The plan draws on Chicago Commercial Club analysis and former Nickel Plate contract ideas, aided by south side officials and business groups.

Guernsey Richard W. Wolfe Ald Thompson Calumet South Side Ald. Guernsey Emil Seip John Carroll Greater Crawford Avenue Lake Calumet

The Future of the Telephone

The article traces rapid progress in the telephone industry from 1915 when a voice crossed the continent to San Francisco to today. It notes ongoing improvements and the drive to universal, affordable long distance talk, suggesting the industry continually seeks new frontiers and challenges.

New York San Francisco

Washington's Brief Second Inaugural Address

Brief note states George Washington delivered the republics shortest second inaugural address with four words.

Washington George Washington Republic

Union Leaders Say No Outside Labor for Chicago Fair

P F Sullivan president of the Chicago Building Trades Council announced that no outside labor will be needed for World’s Fair construction. He said 110 000 union tradesmen in Chicago and Cook County can handle the work if building begins in 1929, and that officials have not started construction yet to avoid attracting external workers.

United States P. F. Sullivan Chicago Building Trades Council Sullivan Chicago American Federation of Labor New Orleans Cook County

Chemistry and Cotton Mercerization's 1844 origin noted

The first major use of chemistry in cotton processing began in 1844 when John Mercer discovered mercerization, marking a pivotal development in textile science.

John Mercer

Camera Long Known in Science History

The camera obscura concept has roots predating Giovanni Battista della Porta who is often credited with its invention.

Giovanni Battista Della Porta

Commercial Heliotrope Scent Drops in Price Shift

The essential oil of heliotrope, once costly, is now producible from pepper at a hundredfold lower price. This breakthrough reduces bouquet scent costs and expands blending options for perfumers and makers.

Improper Canning May Cause Fruit Seepage

If canning is done properly fruit need not wait before moving. Difficulties from moving canned fruit suggest faulty seams and leakage due to agitation. Holding fruit after canning will not fix faulty seams.

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ST. Paul’s EV Luth 138Th Street Leyden Ave Missouri Synod W. J. Kemnitz Dolton M. E. Church OUR Saviour’s Church OF Riverdale BOWEN First Trust & Savings Bank Riverdale, Ill Horace Holmes Otto F. Reich John Harms, Jr Milton Meeder Frank Stewart Kickert’s Auto Sales 159Th State Street Holland Broadway Harvey
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