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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1933
Page
2
The church lists December 31 services with German at 9 30 and English at 10 45 and a 9 30 Sunday school. January 1 services repeat German 9 30 and English 10 45 with a sermon on Luke 2 83 40. Pastor Kemnitz thanks members for holiday greetings and wishes a prosperous year in Jesus Christ.
Immanuel Evan. Church at Corner Grant and Sheridan St announces Sunday school at 10 o'clock led by Superintendent Christ Dreshall and a divine service at 11 o'clock with the 1933 yieldings topic Our Yieldings for 1933. German New Year services at 10 a.m. communion to follow. Pastor Ph H. Bassler extends a cordial welcome to members.
Dolton M E Church announces 9 45 a m Bible School 11 a m morning worship with theme Beginning the New Year 6 45 p m Epworth League topic What Did Jesus Come to Do The Calumet sub district Epworth league rally to be held Jan 11 at West Pullman church speaker Dr Jeff W Lesemann former pastor The Christmas cantata The Star of Hope praised attendance high official board meeting Jan 2 7 30 p m Pastor Fiwnie Thompson
Our Savior's Community Church invites worshipers to a 10 30 a m service featuring a "Looking Backward" sermon with the Girl's chorus offering processional and music. The Watchnight service begins Sunday at 11 00 p m with a story sermon and New Year mementoes.
Mrs. Reich presides Wednesday afternoon service at 2 00 PM. Our Saviors thanks organist Miss Ethel Hankey and secretary Miss Mildred Berner for year of service. Miss Alice Clark has attended Sunday worship since November 1932. Luther League to host party Friday December 29 at 7 15 PM in church basement. Pastor Herman Keiter delivers remarks.
The Sandridge M E Church at 147th St and Michigan City Rd lists Sunday December events with morning worship at 8:75 and 10:30 Sunday school for all ages. Union Watch Night service at Central M E Church Blue Island to 12. Thursday January 1st 2:00 W H M Society meeting 3:30 religious instruction 7:30 to 8:20 Church night Pastor Leopold Schneider.
The Open Bible Church at 71 KH 1e7th Street lists services including Bible school Sunday 9 43 a m, worship 11 00 a m, German Gospel Service 2 20 p m, Y P meeting 6 30 p m, evangelistic service 7 11 p m, New Year Watch Service 10 00 p m with two short messages by Horace Renshaw and Sam Schimpf. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m and choir practice Saturday 7 30 p m. Pastor H Leroy Wertman invites all.
Danville authorities capture Wesley Grant 21 of Danvers Mass and Mrs Barbara Lazelle 19 of New York City aboard an Illinois Central train at Hazel Crest six hours after a theatre robbery. Taxicab driver Thomas A Morse reported the crime leading to the arrest.
A Manufacturers' association survey of eight large Chicago Heights industries shows general approval of the National Recovery Act codes. Executives, though cautious on details, report codes have helped labor and not seriously hampered their operations. All firms say they operate under NRA plans or codes, with a majority under specific codes.
Richmond County Journal editor Scott M Thomas writes his own arrest story detailing drunkenness after midnight on Saturday. He describes two hours in jail until a friend posted bail at 2 a.m. and a Mayer’s Court bill of 5.85 dollars. He notes possible disorderly conduct and concludes an editor must publish his own misfortune.
Illinois allocations include funds for new Roseland and Morgan Park post offices to replace rented quarters. Roseland to cost 4122 000 and Morgan Park 95 000. Bids and site announcements will follow, with locations to be chosen after bids and investigations. The existing rents support a future building project. Morgan Park station at 11057 Homewood Avenue also in rented quarters.
The quote notes orderly sales and timely deliveries as the speaker praises the flawless operation. Brieves affirms efficiency and reliability in recent transactions, comparing to clockwork.
President Saunders of La Grange and the executive committee outline a program to place local assessors and collectors with township authority under Home Rule. The group cites savings to taxpayers and bondholders from streamlined tax distribution and delinquent assessments. Maywood’s Tolstead and Secretary Duiius note broad suburban press support and no risk to liquor rights, while Springfield discussions suggest no immediate legislation this session.
A mill worker Tom Naylor saved to fund his blind wife Mabel's eye operation. Her sight was restored, inspiring a community reflection on daily acts of generosity. The story highlights fidelity, sacrifice, and the joy of regained sight as a reward beyond material gains.
The piece urges immediate advertising to exploit rising prices. It argues that current prices are lower than winter levels and warns that raw materials and labor will push costs up soon, creating a window for businesses and families to buy now.
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