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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
2
The Church announces German service at 9 30 and English at 10 45 am on Sunday July 19. The gospel recalls Jesus feeding 4000 with bread and fish and presents the theme The Christian's Concern About Daily Bread. The sermon covers placing this concern rightly, dependence on the Lord for daily bread, and satisfaction with one’s portion.
Our Saviour's Community Church outlines Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. youth activities, with evening programs and Boy Scouts. The sermon questions sin in the modern world, citing Paul's verse about wages of sin and eternal life through Christ. The Cowings Memorial choir, Miss Ethel Hankey on organ, and warm congregational welcome highlight Riverdale church life.
Immanuel Evan Church at Sheridan Avenue and Grant Street offers two Sunday services German at 9 00 a m English at 11 00 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m A class for everybody Join a Bible class in the school Special musical numbers by church choirs The building features electric fans and a cool ventilated auditorium Pastor W Kreis invites worship and guidance through the Golden Rule
The Glenwood Mission Church announces a Monday prayer band at 7 30 p m a Wednesday women’s Bible class at 2 p m at Mrs Batey’s home Thursday Bible lectures on the Book of Revelations at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 15 a m a Sunday school picnic is planned for Saturday July 25 with games and surprises at 6 30 p m led by Elwood Fritz preaching at 7 30 with special music all welcome Pastor R J Vaughn leads.
John Brisben Walker renowned publisher engineer and peace advocate died at his Brooklyn home at eighty four. He formerly led Cosmopolitan Magazine and owned Stanley patents for steam auto methylates.
Dean of Men Thomas Arkle Clark argues youth resist rules yet need them for public good. He cites school strikes over desegregation, Oklahoma student clashes over dancing and dating, and the Illinois debate on campus authority to enforce regulations. He asserts educational bodies must regulate to protect the greatest number and academic work.
New York celebrates John D. Rockefeller's ninety second birthday with a public message praising health and wealth as symbols of public service. He says he retired twenty years ago and turned $1 billion in capital to his son for mankind's benefit. The family estate at Tarrytown held a quiet supper with Mrs Rockefeller Jr and Abbie Milton.
Dan Collier slept near his chicken house to deter robberies in Medford Oregon. He awoke to find his chickens safe but his purse containing 18.25 dollars was missing.
Frank Hawks flew from Montreal to Trusbrouck Heights covering 350 miles in 1 hour 45 minutes at nearly 200 miles per hour. This rapid crossing showcases early aviation speed and endurance.
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