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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
3
The Church of St Marys at 310 East 137th Street lists Masses on Sundays at 7:00 8:50 high mass 10:00 and 11:00. Pastors are Rev John N Weiler and Rev M H Hoffman. The text emphasizes convenient hours to attend and faithful attendance as service to God.
Rev Ph H Bassler leads 11 oclock worship with the sermon Let s Follow the Master March 5 second Lenten service on Caiphas and Jesus The Choice of Expediency Rev Louis Goebel D D of Chicago speaks at First Union Lenten service March 2 8 pm Special music by mixed and male chorus Catechetical instruction Wednesdays 4 5 Saturdays 9 12 Choir rehearsal Thursdays 8 pm You are welcome at Immanuel Bible verse Roy the Word of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness but unto us who are saved it is the power of God
Corner Grant and Sheridan Streets. Rev Milton S Freeman pastor. Church school 9 45 a m Divine worship 11 a m Youth groups 6 45 p m. On this first Sunday in Lent join in beginning the season. Sermon on Is it nothing to you all ye that pass by On Wednesdays 7 30 to 8 15 p m there is a mid week Lenten service with hymn singing conversation and adoration of the Christ.
The Ivanhoe Community Church in Roosevelt School hosts youth group gatherings at Dolton at 6 45 p m. Divine worship and church school begin at 9 15 a m with ongoing youth activities during this season.
Open Bible Church at 12563 Indiana Avenue led by Rev. Otis Wasson lists Sunday March 2 schedule. 9 45 a m Bible school 11 a m morning sermon Christ reviews His Earthly Ministry 6 30 p m Young People led by George Gilliam 7 45 p m evening message Gods Face. Monday 7 30 p m officers and teachers meeting. Wednesday 1 30 p m Ladies Missionary Prayer with Mrs Hallie Blewett 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible study 8 p m Thursday Bible class with Mr and Mrs G Van Kovering 13814 Edbrooke Avenue The Altar of Incense invitation to attend.
Divine services Sunday March 2 in German at 9 30 and English at 10 45 a m The Lord's Supper will be celebrated in the English service Midweek Lenten services March 5 German 7 15 English 8 15 p m Sermon text Luke 22 41 42
The Lutheran Hour airs Sundays at 3 15 PM on WCFL delivering messages on obedience and redemption. The program emphasizes Christian themes and broadcasts nationwide through the radio network.
Sunday March 2 there is morning worship at 9 15 and church school at 10 30 led by Stanley Steinke. A union Lenten service at Evangelical and Reformed church Grant and Sheridan Dalton at 8 pm. Thursday 7 30 devotional with plan presentation of the board of education by Rev Richard W Miller library counsellor. Catechism class at Berger school Thursday 3 30. Official boards urged to attend.
Washington girls beat Franklin girls 45 to 28 last week. The eighth graders begin the March Franklin Newsreel issue due next week. Several eighth graders and three students are excused from writing class. Fifth and sixth graders make pictures of Black Sambo family. Third grade presented a George Washington program with strong parental attendance.
Esther Robbins is ill and expected back soon. Miss Kurz reads Dr Doolittle's Return as spring nears. A Wheat project notes bread vitamin issues and ancient wheat history. Jean Zoller brings deep sea garden outfit for study. Room four misses LaVerne Deichen Loretta Norman Flora Gallegos. Monitors Jack Mills George Spinozzi. Washington day program on Feb 21 with plays readings orchestra and music. Bowen places second in flag quiz by the Patriotic Council. team members Roland Nelson John Tourtellotte Donald Woods. Bowen wins two basketball games at Lincoln. faces Franklin in two games Feb 27 at 4 PM.
Mr and Mrs Carl Sellin of Riverdale mark their Sth anniversary on February 22 with a downtown show visit and chop suey dinner. They wed on the f51st anniversary of Mrs Sellin's grandparents, Aug Blanke of Grant Park Illinois. Mrs Al Whitman and daughter Di an e of 13822 South Michigan Ave Riverdale returned February 22 from Crystal Falls Michigan after a two week visit with her parents. The Gad-a-Bouts meet February 27 at Vivian Marx's Harvey home. Members include Christine Born Alvina Welling Vera Sellin and Edna Strefling.
A long list covers birthdays illnesses trips school and club activities in Dalton Illinois and neighboring towns. Scouts and committee members watched a Golden Gloves exhibition at Chicago Stadium on Feb 25 while Doris Teas celebrated her 16th birthday at home. Bruce Baggs is very ill with scarlet fever and pneumonia. Peter Kern and friends planned a ten day car trip through the South visiting New Orleans and Miami. Coldale Rebekah lodge held a patriotic program marking the founder’s 190th birthday. Various local residents hosted guests and attended meals and card parties. News also notes hospital stays births showers and upcoming community events at St Francis Blue Island and St. Mary’s hall.
The piece argues two types of women seek to impress others to cover insecurities or preciseness. It warns that false fronts reveal true character and hinder charm. The solution urged is forgetting self and helping others, embracing genuine personality and pursuing social and intellectual growth.
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