Christmas services and Bible message at the churches
The notice outlines December 15 worship in German at 9:30 and English at 10:45 with a sermon on Luke 3 3 14 about John the Baptist. It notes a German midweek Advent service at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev G Elbert and a December 14 voters meeting at 7 48 p m plus an English Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a Christmas focus from Pastor W J Kemnitz.
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Divine Services
John the Baptist
Christ
John
Bethlehem
Jesus
Son
God
Nec
G. Elbert
Calumet City
W. J. Kemnitz
Saviours Community Church Plans Expanded Choir Practice
Our Saviour's Community Church announces a second choir practice for the Men's Chorus next Wednesday at 8 30 after the regular service. The group requires a minimum of 30 members and invites men who enjoy singing with no obligation. The church outlines Sunday sermons on prayer in a series on essentials of Christian living with Ignatius Loyola highlighted December 15.
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OUR Saviour's Community Church
United Lutheran Church In America
Wabash
188Th Street
Young Peoples
Ignatius Loyola
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Meetings
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. with 9:45 a.m. church school and 6:45 p.m. Epworth League. evening service 7:30 p.m. A Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting is set for Thursday December 17 at the parsonage with refreshments. The Chicago Southern District Missionary meeting is December 16 at Woodlawn M E church starting 10 a.m. Yearend plans include a December 20 united evening service with Epworth League discussions led by Minister Erwine Thompson.
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Sheridan and
Grant Sts
Epworth League
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Chicago Southern District Missionary Meeting
Woodlawn M. FE
Riverdale Gospel Mission Expands Amid Bible School Growth
The Riverdale Gospel Mission reports six weeks of growth since its organized Bible school began Sundays at 2 pm with worship at 3 pm. Forty seven scholars attended the first session and the number rose by eighteen in the first week, forcing a move to larger quarters at 72 East 137th Street. The mission aims to teach and preach God’s Word.
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Riverdale Gospel Mission Progress
137Th Street
School Notes Highlights From Local Student Activities
Girl Scouts dance event draws large crowd with The Five Spades providing music. Fourth grade play “Where's My Toothbrush?” features Mrs Reynolds Harriet Reich and classmates. Christmas play Anita's Secret set for December 22 1931 with many international characters. Lincolnites fall to St Paul 17 14 as Groding leads for St Paul and Karambelas Odle Spoor tally for Lincoln.
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Minnie Cohen
Anders
W. H. Baker
J. Pauls
A. Messerschmidt
F. Brandt
J. Wilcoxen
Sue LaCross
A. Reich
H. Grapenthien
W. N. Dieck
Geo. Henricks
Dorothy Maxwell
Mrs. Reynolds
Harriet Reich
Nellie Reynolds
Annette Grapenthien
Alice Drake
Mary Elizabeth Anders
Robert Henricks
Alfred Kort
Esther Messerschmidt
Emmet Brandt
Dr. Forcips
Harold Baker
Anita
Santa Claus
George Riley
Jolly Jack Frost
Milfred Hadden
Mary Short
Hulda
Holland
Elizabeth van de Logt
Sergius
Russia
Edward O’brien
Meeny
Germany
Mildred Ingraham
Biddy Mary
Ireland
Klinker
Herman Brandt
Schwillie Willie Winkum
Henry Brandt
Paddy Mike
Jack Hartman
Neelda
Spain
Mary Shapas
Ah Goo
China
Junior Cohen
Yakob
Denmark
Edison Packard
Hans
Norway
Mieze
Geraldine Haney
Sano San
Japan
Margaretta Grapenthien
Dalton Community Library
Parent-Teacher Association
Lincolnites
St. Paul
Lincoln Quintet
Herbert Ladwick
St. Paul’s
Willard Groding
Tincolnites
James Odle
John Spoor
George Karambelas
Prayer meeting note from local clubs and revival
The Harrey club hosted Saturday prayer services with six souls converted. This Saturday the Cicero Fisherman's Club will lead the service at 7 30 pm at Rev McCarrel's Church, inviting all to attend for a rich blessing.
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God
Wishermar
Harvey
Christ
Cicero Fisherman’s Club
Rev
McCarrel
H. L. Wortman
Bowen School Notes Basketball Bowen vs St Paul Lutheran
Bowen and St Paul Lutheran School played a basketball game on December 3. Bowen led 3 2 at half but St Paul won 10 5. Chuck Marcus refereed and both teams were praised for good sportsmanship.
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Bowen School
Bowen
St. Paul's
St. Paul Lutheran School
Harold
L. F
Walter
R F
George
James
R. G
Arnold
L. G
St. Paul
Henry Stark
George Schneider
R. F
Martin Schmidt
Richard Peiguss
Walter Ungelug
Jacob Reibach
St. Paul’s
Chuck Marcus
Washington
St. Pauls
Lincoln School
Verna Dickelman
Washington School Holiday Programs and Club News
Washington School schedules include a December 15 assembly by Whirling of Thunder, Christmas plays on December 21, a junior high party December 22, and lower grade parties. The article notes new dramatic club members, a nature club study on seed dispersal, and planning for after Christmas performances. Scouts and Cub Scouts activities include new members Emerson Wilkens and Frank Lund, singing, toy drives, and charity visits to Oak Forest hospital.
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Washington School
Washington
Boy Scouts
Emerson Wilkens
Frank Lund
Oak Forest Hospital
Mr. Staunton
Ralph Young
John Miller
John Bugalsky
John Dich
Washington School News Highlights and Christmas Preparations
School notes show classrooms decorating for Christmas, new easel in kindergarten, and fourth graders executing reports on Plymouth and Pilgrims. Fifth graders read about landings and cabins, while eighth graders plan a December 15 performance. Basketball results: Washington 6 Lincoln 5, with junior teams divided into Reds Blues and Yellows for upcoming eliminations.
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Washington
Lincoln School
Lincoln
Not Proud Insignia Michigan’s Wolverine State Declares Eagle
The Detroit News contrasts Michigan’s nickname the Wolverine State with the bald eagle as the national insignia. It characterizes the wolverine as a disreputable creature and notes the eagle’s revered status, framing the debate over symbols.
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Michigan
Detroit News
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