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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
9
The church lists services and classes: 9:15 a m morning worship with a sermon Christ's Church, 10:30 a m Sunday school overseen by Harold Waterman, 7:30 p m evening worship The Yearning for Salvation, 7:30 p m Junior League, Thursday catechism after school and prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p m, plus Saturday December 24 7:30 p m Sunday school Christmas program.
Our Savior's Community Church invites all to a Christmas communion at 10:45 a.m. with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and special music. The sermon is The Joy of Christ's Herald, continuing the series Day to the World, the Lord is Come, with children's program and multiple services on December 25.
Divine services December 18 at 9 30 in German and 10 45 in English with Sunday school at 9 30. Advent message focuses on joy in knowing Christ. Sacred Christmas concert by St Pauls mixed choir December 18 at 8 p m. Christmas Eve 7 30 p m service. Luther Hour on WCFL Sundays 3 30 p m.
Open Bible Church at 13563 Indiana Avenue lists Rev. Otis Wasson as pastor. December events include Bible school at 9:45 a.m., morning worship 11:00 a.m., Young Peoples Fellowship 6:39 p.m., adult class on 1st John 2nd chapter, evening service 7:45 p.m., Fishermen's club 7:30 p.m. on December 17, Ladies' Missionary Prayer band 2:00 p.m. and praise and prayer service 7:30 p.m. on December 21.
Our meetings last week blessed attendees with saved souls and stronger fellowship with God. Evening services continue at 7:45 through Friday with Rev. Drake preaching the Word. everyone is urged to attend. Thought for the day links social service to outward change and divine grace.
Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church on Grant and Sheridan Streets announces a church school at 10 o clock with Arnold Dreshall as superintendent. Divine worship at 11 o clock features the sermon Jehovah saith I will raise them up a Prophet. League meets Tuesday at 8 pm, choir rehearsal Thursday at 5 pm, catechetical instruction Saturdays 9 to 12. Everyone welcome.
The Ivanhoe Community Church led by Rev. Donald R. Crocker will stage a Christmas vesper pageant and songs on Sunday December 18 at 5 pm at Roosevelt School 146th and LaSalle streets. The girls choir will perform and children will dramatize the nativity story. No morning services on December 18 or on Christmas Day.
The newspaper notes a youth claims his jaw was crushed at a party hosted by a popular girl who served homemade candy. It argues cooking remains a valued asset for young women beyond looks and charm, urging girls to cultivate homemaking skills to please boyfriends.
Trade treaties negotiated among the United States Great Britain and Canada promise increased business among the three nations. The United States lowers tariffs and receives concessions in return. Described as a horse trade, the agreement is claimed to benefit all sides though some concessions to foreign interests remain.
The article notes a century old dispute over high or low tariffs and suggests upcoming treaty results could influence the question. It emphasizes workers affected by imported goods and the potential domestic shift in production. No final settlement is reported.
An editorial warns that many accidents occur as pedestrians ignore signals and cross streets unsafely. It argues for disciplined crossing habits and strict obedience to traffic lights to reduce injuries and fatalities.
The Pointer Want Ads page showcases a variety of local job postings, sales, housing opportunities, and services. Items include help wanted notices for trades, clerical roles, and temporary positions, along with classified listings for appliances, furniture, and rental properties.
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