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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
2
The church invites worship on Sunday January 24 with German at 9:30 and English at 10:45. Sermon titled The Things that count most in Life, focusing on knowing God and using wisdom for God's glory. Sunday school starts at 9:30, and January 31 will feature an organ concert in the parish hall.
Sunday 9:30 a m Sunday school invites all especially women to join the adult class. 10:30 a m Church Worship Service with sermon Seeking our Kingdom and special music. Tuesday 7:45 p m Young Women Society meeting for graduates over 18 with national organizers explaining the organization. Come let us Worship the Lord.
St Marys Church on 187th Street Riverdale lists Sunday services at 7 9 and 11 am with Rev John N Weiler. First Methodist Episcopal Church at Grant and Sheridan notes 945 am church school 11 am worship with sermon World Mission of Christianity and 6 15 Hi League 7 pm Epworth League. Tuesday 8 pm Mid Winter Epworth League Institute at Auburn Park Methodist Church. Chicago Southern district youth meet on successive Tuesdays for Christian fellowship and youth movement themes.
Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed at Grant and Sheridan Streets lists morning German worship at 9:00, Sunday school at 10:00, and divine service at 11:00 with the Kingdom of God as the sermon theme. Catechetical instruction runs Wed 1–5 and Sat 9–12. choir practice Thursday evening.
Rev Harry J Hager pastor of Bethany Reformed Church Rose Land will deliver a morning message The Savior Glorified in Man s Dependence at 10 00 a m and an evening talk Can a Man be Saved if Not of the Elect at 7 50 p m The Young People s choir will provide music in the morning and the senior choir in the evening.
The Sandridge M E Church lists Rev. Leopold Schneider as pastor with Sunday schedule including 9:15 morning worship 10:30 Sunday school 1:30 vesper service and Junior League. Also notes Tuesday January 26 8:30 religious instruction and Thursday January 28 7:30 prayer meeting followed by 8:30 choir rehearsal.
St Clements Episcopal Church on 153rd and Loomis announces Holy Communion at 8 am and Morning Prayer at 11 15 am with Church School at 9 45 am Next Sunday is Peace Sunday and cans for the Bishops Peace should be brought to church A Eucharist will be celebrated Wednesday Jan 27 for the Conversion of St Paul Confirmation classes start mid February and candidates should notify the Vicar Welcomes all services.
St Paul junior and senior Walther Leaguers rally at Timothy Lutheran on January 24 1937 with 2:30 registration and 3:00 call to order Rev Reinke of Blue Island will speak linking youth to Synod Rev Paul Roeder to address Christian service district. Entertainment by Weiherman Arcadia and Edwin Langrehy.
The Blue Streaks defeated the Hazelcrest Tigers 40 to 20 last Saturday. Leon Willey led scorers with six field goals while Vincent and Herbert Abraham supported the charge as the Tigers fell behind after a 9 to 2 first quarter.
A playful tribute praising fathers over mothers with verses on their dawn routines, factory days, family guidance, and enduring love. The poem celebrates dad’s hard work, loyalty, and the dream of future medals for his care.
The village board approved extra help cost of 33 for police sickness and a $50 radio purchase for a police car. Insurance on the police car was renewed for 19.25 with Aetna. Fire department insurance expires Jan 23 1937 with past year contribution of 75 toward 225. Police magistrate December fines totaled 122. WPA Project 920i trustee.
Nelson reports lumber bill correct and project work progressing satisfactorily. The Illinois Municipal League dues of 30.00 for 1937 are ordered paid. A traffic survey will be requested for the 188th and Halsted intersection. The board adopts reduced vehicle license fees and an amended ordinance, authorizes refunds on 1937 licenses, and notes zoning ordinance book printing with publication date December 22.
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