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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1927

Page

2

St Pauls Lutheran Church Serves Word On Sunday Sanctity

The notice invites parishioners to Sunday services at St Pauls Lutheran Church at 488th Street and Leyden Ave with German at 9 30 and English at 10 45 a m Sermon text Matthew 12 1 8 emphasizes hearing Gods Word and sanctifying Sunday The November 20 dedication of the new school and parish hall is announced plus an October 11 adult Bible class led by Pastor W J Kemnitz

Jesus Luther St. Paul’s

First Methodist Church October Schedule Published

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11. Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Moody Bible Institute student preacher leads services and league. Sunday school board meets Friday evening at 8. A A Myers is pastor.

Epworth League Society Divinity Department Moody Bible Institute Epworth League A. A. Myers

Our Saviours Luth Church Anniversary and Services

Our Saviours Lutheran Church on 188th Street and Wabash Ave invites all to a 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and a 10:30 a.m. service with homily A Life of Love. October 16 marks the 16th anniversary with a congregational dinner after the service. Catechetical class meets Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Choir Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Edw. A. Voorhees, Pastor.

United Luth Church In America 188Th Street Wabash Ave Edw. A. Voorhees

First Reformed Church Services In Dutch And English

The Holland language service at 9.30 a.m. led by Pastor A. Karreman will deliver the sermon Removing Iniquity. An English service at 2.00 p.m. will feature Atonement. No Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 7.30 p.m. led by Mr. Martin Siderious.

A. Karreman Christian Endeavor Martin Siderious

Luminous Hats Warn Night Drivers On English Roads

A glowingly painted hat designed in England helps women pedestrians be seen by motorists at night. The luminous designs use glowing chemicals so passing drivers can spot wearers early and avoid collisions on highways.

England

Saving and mercy double blessing says Sir Ernest Benn

A brief quotation notes that saving money is valuable not only for funds but for the psychological effort it inspires. It compares saving to mercy, saying both are twice blessed. The line reflects a Victorian era voice on thrift and virtue attributed to Sir Ernest Benn.

Sir Ernest Benn

Lincoln Avenue Kindergarten Seeks Dolls and Indian Tepee

Visit Lincoln Avenue kindergarten to see a large number of Indians and a tepee. Children welcome donations of old doll buggies.

Lincoln Avenue

Third Grade Health Booklets From Ivory Soap Carving

Third grade students show strong interest in health by making health booklets and carving animals boats and people from ivory soap.

Fourth Grade Health Crusade Records and Play Planned

Fourth grade students begin a Health Crusade record counting twenty health habits with a goal of twenty points daily. They plan scrapbooks of health pictures for an upcoming contest and have started their first class play to be presented on the 28th of the month.

Fifth Grade Program Friday October 7

Fifth graders present a program on Friday October 7 featuring the play Once in a Hundred Years. Pupils read The Land of Health during Health period as part of the activity.

Land of Health

Sixth Grade Room Focuses on Dictionary Contest

The sixth grade room settles into real work and enjoys two activities. Students show special interest in a dictionary contest and in health charts for tracking wellbeing and progress.

Jewelry salesman robbed of 15000 dollars on Sibley Boulevard

A jewelry salesman named Robert Schroeter from M. Schroeter and Company Chicago was robbed of 15000 dollars in jewels on Sibley Boulevard near Hammond after a call at Bastar's jewelry shop in Harvey. Robbers claimed two weeks of following him, then dumped him on 150th Street and Western Avenue. his car was found later near 147th and Western.

Sibley Boulevard Bastar Harvey Hammond Robert Schroeter Western Avenue Schroeder 147Th and

Fritz Ehlert Emerges as Likely Center Replacement

The piece highlights Fritz Ehlert known as Fritz as a potential successor to Boob Reitsch at center. Ehlert, 21, 190 pounds, noted as accurate passer, fast charger, and strong defender, starred for the freshman varsity and could team with Weitz, his former Thornton Township roommate, in future Orange and Blue rosters.

Fritz Ehlert Mills Walker Humbert Crane Burdick Gordon Jolley Boob Reitsch Fred Ehlert Bob Zuppke Wietz Thornton Township Harvey Illinois Weitz

Stolen Luxury Car Burned On Green Wood Road

Police find a burned luxury Stutz sedan valued at $3500 abandoned on Green wood Road near Sibley Boulevard after gas and fire destroyed it. Indiana Harbor, Indiana resident owner reports theft from Tivoli Theatre area on Sunday evening. motive remains unexplained and unsolved.

Klaege Dalton Greenwood Road Sibley Boulevard Indiana Harbor Ind Tivoli Theatre 68Rd Street Cottage Grove Avenue

Heights Opens New Athletic Field With Big City Ball

In Chicago Heights yesterday afternoon the new athletic field hosted a charity game between an all star Chicago Heights team and Billy Niesen's Hammond nine. Rube Ehrhardt of Crete, Dodgers pitcher, pitched for Heights, a lineup drawn from the manufacturers league. Judge Landis allowed Ehrhardt to pitch under pressure to boost the event, with Buck Weaver playing for Hammond.

Chicago Heights Billy” Niesen Hammond Rube” Ehrhardt Crete Brooklyn Dodgers Heights

New Harvey Hotel to Rise on Center Avenue

Work begins soon on the seven story Teel ing Hotel at Center avenue and 154th street in Harvey. The 132 room hotel will include 18 apartments a banquet room and a modern ballroom. Financing comes from Harvey residents.

Center Avenue 154Th Street Harvey

Foreclosure suit notices on Goss trust deeds in Cook County

In Chancery No. 464166 Union Bank of Chicago as trustee filed to foreclose a trust deed on real estate in Section 4 Township 35 North Range 14 East. Unknown owners and holders of notes are summoned to appear by November 1927. Samuel E. Erickson, Clerk. Burrell J. Cramer, Complainant’s Solicitor. Sept 30 Oct 7 14 21.

Burrell J. Cramer Madison St State of Illinois Cook Superior Court of Cook County Union Bank of Chicago Ara M. Goss Brown Harry Goss Samuel Jaffe Towit Range 14 West Utes Superior Court Court House Chicago Samuel E. Erickson Sol

Many Men Many a Man Thinks He Has an Open Mind

A poetical aphorism notes that many individuals mistake a vacant or empty mindset for open mindedness, implying self deception and a lack of true consideration. The line suggests humility and introspection are missing in some.

Peorla

Looks Like It The World Would Be More Labiteble

A short editorial remark from Farm and Fireside ponders vision and common sense. It suggests clearer sight benefits society and laments misperceptions in everyday life. The tone is reflective and mildly humorous.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sstapaul’s Lutheran Church Leyden Ave Missouri Synod W. J. Kemnitz First Methodist Church First Reformed Church Heights Athletic Field Tional Bank of Solvay Malloy Coal Company Dolton Twin City Garage General Auto Repairing Goodyear and Fish Tires Philco National Lead N. W. Monk J. L. Locher
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