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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
8
A Dolton reader praises The POINTER for unbiased coverage and a free press. The paper defends its forthright editorial policy, aims to present both sides, and seeks fairness and restraint in reporting to help readers form informed opinions.
A meditation prompts readers to compare two paths: wealth by possession versus riches of mind and heart. It questions external approval, control versus guidance, and selfishness versus service, urging self examination and inner growth.
Thornridge Community Church welcomed fourteen new members at Maundy Thursday service. Names include Mrs Lee Brink and multiple couples such as Mr and Mrs Frank Goldetsky, Mr and Mrs John Lynn, Mr and Mrs James Teerlink, and Mr and Mrs Richard Teerlink, among others. Seminars for church membership begin May 12 and run Sundays May 12 19 and 24 at 8 pm, with no commitment until session three ends.
The Rev Raymond C Shawl pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church at 138th and Wabash Riverdale led a candlelight service of installation for the Luther League recently.
New series of Membership Classes for adults exploring church membership and Methodist beliefs began Sunday April 21 at 7 30 pm at Sandridge Methodist Church. Classes meet each Sunday for eight weeks under Rev. Philp Holtsford with nursery provided. Call Rev. Holtsford at VI 9771 for more information. Sandridge Church is on Sibley Blvd and Lincoln in Dolton.
Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church lists services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday with 10 a.m. Sunday School and 8 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Power and Praise. Youth Fellowship meets April 27 at 2 p.m. for a Museum of Science and Industry trip and pizza at Timothy Bogert’s home. The EUB Men attend a Chicago Area Banquet April 26 at 6 30 p.m. with elections of area officers. Dr J Ruskin Howe of North Central College spoke.
Immanuel United Church of Christ and the Dalton Methodist Church plan a joint two week Vacation Bible School from July 15 to 26. A mixed staff led by Marilyn Vankat directs, with assistants, treasurer, and department heads named, plus a publicity tea on May 1 at Dalton Methodist Church to review curriculum, crafts, and teach assignments.
The Salvation Army receives permission to hold its annual Doughnut Day tag sale in Dalton Riverdale and South Holland on Friday June 7. Local volunteers will sell doughnut shaped par tags to aid The Salvation Army’s charitable efforts. Headquarters are 188 Dearborn Chicago and the phone number is Financial 6 1080.
Lowvale Lode, A F and A M No 1139, will hold a one hour business meeting at the lodge hall 14067 Lincoln Ave at 7:30 p m Thursday April 25 A special meeting will follow Thursday May 2 for the first degree Topics for April 25 include a June 9 picnic at Dalton Park and the Lowvale Bowling League plan to start in September 1963 Also considered is chartering a bus to attend a night baseball game at Commodus Key Park in July
The Hoedowners invite all square dancers to a Saturday April 27 8 30 p m event at the Dolton Park fieldhouse. Frank Buckley will square up and George and Lucetta Cadman with Carl and Rosemary State oversee the calorie table. Dolton Park District sponsors the evening with refreshments and coffee.
The article notes ongoing training sessions and registration for a one day teacher training institute. Staff aim to inform all teachers and helpers about printed materials and related crafts to ensure effective use.
A Riverdale letter urges May 1 as LAW DAY to honor the U S Constitution and rights, urging citizens to reflect by flying the flag, rereading the Declaration and Bill of Rights, and pledging to be better citizens. Benjamin J Sachs Signs as Law Day Chairman of the South Suburban Bar Assn. Inc. Riverdale IL.
The Salem Melody Four will perform at the former Memorial Baptist Church 14801 Lancoln Ave Dalton on Sunday evening April 28. In their 12th year of ministry the quartet features C Edward Rodberg first tenor Wilbur G Anderson second tenor Robert J Terbaritone BR William Brown bass. Service starts at 7 pm and the public is invited.
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