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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1931
Page
2
The German language divine service at 10 a m August 2 with Lord's Supper. preparatory service 9 30. No Sunday school until Sept 13. Pastor on vacation Aug 3–19. Student E Pieplow to lead Aug 9 and 16. German 9 30 English 10 45 a m. Pastor W J Kemnitz.
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday services at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m with Lord's Supper and Bible school. Meetings include Hi League Tuesday evening and official board Friday night. Rev Erwin Thompson is pastor and welcomes all. Glenwood Mission Church notes a U S picnic at Thornton Forest Preserve with weekly prayer and Bible lectures and activities for children and young people. Pastor R J Vaughn invites all to services.
Our Saviors Community invites worshipers at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services with church activities listed including Luther League and Boy Scouts. Pastor Herman Keiter returns after a short absence and will visit church families east of Indiana Avenue during the week of August 2.
Illinois recorded an average of 10.9 deaths per 1 000 population in 1980 the lowest in state history. The text notes Illinois leading U S membership in the American Legion ahead of New York and recalls Fort Chartres as a historic French flag site on the Mississippi River near St Louis. It also mentions high county population densities in Illinois and George F Sheers of Maroon Illinois who had his first tooth extraction three weeks after turning 100.
The Dolton Merchants defeated the Whiting Orioles 11 to 4 to extend their winning streak to nine wins and five losses. A future schedule includes games against Hammond next Sunday at Dolton Park and possible contests with Phoenix Tigers and Strong Kensington Boosters.
The Mohawks lost 10-8 to the Placerdale Cardinals after leading 7-3 through six innings. A seventh inning surge by the Cardinals and costly errors sealed the Mohawks fate, despite a late tied score. Next Sunday they host Calumet A.C. at Riverdale Park with two games to play in the standings.
The Arrows defeated Faith Lutheran boys 22 to 2 on July 26. Faith Lutheran led 0 runs through three innings before Arrows exploded in the fourth, scoring 22 runs overall as the Faith team grew tense. The Arrows remained alert and steady throughout, with each player contributing.
The Ivanhoe Flashes beat the Harvey Giants 7 to 2 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to six games and boast a healthy pitching arm. They plan to face the Mohawks soon and host the Pontiac Boosters on Sunday August 2 at Ivanhoe, inviting everyone to attend.
An ordinance prohibits animals and fowl running loose within Riverdale village limits and imposes penalties for violations. It bans horses cattle sheep goats and poultry running at large on public ways, with fines from 10 to 100 dollars per offense. The measure, passed July 1931, becomes effective upon publication.
Three Link Notes by L Edw Brookfelt announce regular meeting Friday night July 30 with all Odd Fellows invited. A pilgrimage to the Old Folks Home in Mattoon Illinois is set for Sunday August 2, with all branches to participate. An Odd Fellows and Rebekah picnic is planned for Sunday August 9 at Dalton Park with free refreshments and a bring your own lunch invitation.
Illinois reports 12.7 retail stores per 1,000 residents, slightly above the national average of 12.6. The data highlight a marginal above average density of shopping locations across the state.
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