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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
2
Rev Walter J Kemnitz invites worshippers to German service at 9 30 English at 10 45 and Sunday school at 9 30. Sermon deems Jesus death and resurrection central. A Christian day school opens September 8 at 9 am inviting enrollment for moral training.
Our Savior's Community Church announces Rev Greenholt delivering Heaven's Way next Sunday August 23. Due to his departure soon, those who have not heard him should attend within the coming Sundays at 10:30 a.m. worship and 9:30 a.m. Sunday school.
St Marys Church at 310 East 187th Street Riverdale lists hours of services with Masses at 7 00 9 00 and 11 00 a m. Rev John N Weiler is the pastor and invites faithful attendance for weekly services to render service to God.
Corner Grant and Sheridan Streets invites attendees to 9:45 a.m. church school and 11:00 a.m. worship. The Rev. Francis Thomas DD will be the guest speaker. Rev. Lee Ernest Coleman is pastor. Everyone welcome to attend.
Rev W O Cross reports church activities at 1538rd Loomis with services at 9 15 and 10 15 a m The regular 7 30 celebration resumes August 31 Saint Bartholomews Day Eucharist is set for August 26 at 10 am The vicar marks his first birthday as parish leader on September 6 and thanks Episcopalians and the Harvey community for support
Rev. Le Roy Nattress of Old Saratoga Reformed Schuylerville will lead both services at Bethany Reformed Church Fifth Place and Perry Avenue. Morning sermon titled A Call for Men. evening address Vitalizing an Old Truth. Evangel Choir and Senior Choir to provide music.
The WPA library story hour at Lincoln school staged The Gingerbread Man for about 25 mothers and friends yesterday afternoon. Participants included Jean Lou Franke Shirley Burch Betty Park Mildred Damaskus Ruth Ott Betty Ott Virginia Bouwerman Patsy Burke James Park James Hartman and James Parks. Those in program but not in the play were Alice Jean Gilbert and Lois Anne Hair. Virginia Peterson led the singing. The production was directed by Mrs. M. Kameron of Chicago WPA District 2.
Village board discusses odor from the Calumet sewage plant at 128rd street and approves actions on fire department funding, bids for coke, water meter purchases, and health concerns. Officials review emissions from locomotives, certify special police appointments, and consider a protest resolution against the odor.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for several posts including Aerotransport examiner at 8800 dollars a year with the Bureau of Air Mail and Interstate Commerce Commission, Medical officers at 2600 to 3800 dollars, Artistic lithographers 1410 to 2600 dollars, and Principal traveling inspector 4600 dollars with the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation. Full information from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at the post office or custom house in classed cities or from the Commission in Washington D C.
Sealed bids will be received by Immanuel Evangelical church in Dolton until 12 noon September 9 for a hot air or steam heating plant to be installed at the church. The church council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Nicholas Klinkhammer secretary 18918 Wabash Ave Riverdale
A compilation of residents and visitors with trips to Indiana and Michigan. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Russel Haskin, the Gallegos family, Harley Roney, Mrs. Edward Ripley, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. Clarence O'Brien, and many others. Social visits span Twin Lakes, Long Lake, Macqueacata, and Madison with travels to Dallas and Mexico City.
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