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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
2
The Sunday program lists Bible school at 9:30 am for all ages, morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon Known by Christ, a children's sermonette, and a 7:30 pm pageant Pain Street by the Daily Vacation school attendees. Free will offering. Pastor Rev. Edw. A. Voorhees invites all.
Pain Street Our Saviours Daily Vacation School previews a Sunday night performance at 7 30 with a cast of many names including Mary Elizabeth Henderschott Ruth Lenover Buddy Reich and Lawrence Brandt. The pageant features roles from Angel of Pain to African chief and Medical missionary Betty Ortel in a diverse regional tableau.
The Missouri Synod church at 138th Street and Leyden Ave invites worship Sunday July 21. German service at 9 30 a m English at 10 45 a m Rev E Lorenz new pulpit occupant. Interior refreshed by faithful members. English graded Sunday school at 9 30 a m.
The Dolton M. E. Church at Sheridan and Grant holds Bible school at 9.45 a.m. and morning worship at 11.00 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6.45 p.m. The annual Sunday school picnic is set for Thursday, July 25, at Thornton Forest Preserve with a planned program and basket lunch. Rev. Erwine Thompson, Pastor.
The text notes Vitruvius described oak floors nailed with iron nails before the Christian era. It contrasts that with contemporary practice where oak floors are nailed with steel cut or wire cut nails through the side tongue a method called blind nailing.
A motivational note emphasizes drive and proper equipment for any task. It ends with the proverb the bigger they are the harder they fall, credited to grit.
In Chicago during June a plan was set to establish the largest cancer hospital led by Dr. Charles Mayo with staff from Chicago Northwestern Illinois and Loyola universities. An advisory board will be directed by Edwin A. Sturley. A 15 million road program funded by a new gasoline tax aims to complete the state system by 1933. Lake Calumet harbor revival could create a major inland maritime center. Amphibian air taxi service connects Chicago Municipal Airport to Lake Front, delivering travelers to the downtown business district in about six minutes.
A campaign was launched to raise 500000 for treatment of children with heart disease, seeking community donations and support to fund care, procedures, and related medical services for young patients.
More than fifty national convention groups with six figure attendance met in the city. Dr. Arthur Bevan gave 1 million dollars to Presbyterian Hospital to start a 6 million fund for a new maternity building and children's pavilion. Five year data show child vehicle injuries down 51 percent while car traffic rose nearly 100 percent. A new traction committee led by James Simpson foresees unification of surface and elevated lines and a subway start. State legislature favors valuations reform and work toward unification has begun.
Louis Guttenberg migrated from military service to fashion by repurposing two army uniforms for a dress parade. The move sparked his entry into costuming and the birth of what became a vast New York City business, laying the groundwork for a fortune.
The average rate of human hair growth on the head ranges from half an inch to one inch per month. Growth is fastest between ages twelve and thirty and slows after age fifty.
Johnny leads the Supers with a three base hit and 2 RBIs as they clash with Homewood. Teammates Koehncke and Schlinger pace batting while Homewood bags seven runs in a late surge and the league standings show Harvey atop the table after a split Sunday.
Five year old Little Yvonne Darville of Copenhagen wins first prize in a Danish contest to find the prettiest and healthiest child.
Springfield incorporated group of seven business leaders form A Beautiful Chicago League to promote building beautification and large structures for a world class Chicago. Vincent Bendix plans a Budd temple for the 1933 Century of Progress expo with Chinese drawn decor and Sino Swedish expedition lead by Dr Sven Hedin.
A concise essay argues singers succeed for many reasons except the ability to sing. It presents factors like training opportunity and audience reach while noting talent alone does not guarantee success.
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