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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
3
First Methodist Church invites adults to view its Vacation Bible School program with a concluding meeting Friday at 7 45 p m and a Saturday picnic at Dalton Park. Junior camps at Berger are announced with one session July 25 filled and space available for August 1.
St. Mary’s Church at 310 East 137th Street lists Rev. John N. Weiler as pastor and Rev. M. H. Hoffman as assistant. Masses are at 7:00, 8:30 high mass, 10:00, and 11:00 on Sundays to encourage faithful attendance.
Open Bible Church led by Rev. Otis Wasson lists Sunday July 25 activities including 9 30 a m Bible school 10 45 a m morning message Our Comforter 6 30 p m Junior and Intermediate Voyage on the Blood Line 7 45 p m evening message Our Rewards 9 00 a m Wednesday prayer services for workers and local service members 7 45 p m Wednesday prayer praise and Bible devotions 8 00 p m Thursday Bible class all are welcome
English Lutheran church at 138th Street and Wabash Avenue led by Rev. R. C. Shawl offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 5. The notice outlines service times for the day.
Lincoln and Sibley Blvd. Frank T. Palm, pastor, announces July services at Berger Camp Grounds with morning worship at 11 am led by G A Bloomquist and Chicago Southern District preacher at 2 80 pm. Dr J A Diekman of Cincinnati and Rev J H Williamson of Chicago Heights appear on July 22 and 28 respectively. Dr W W Fe Bradburn of Woodlawn leads July 24 8 pm. Woman's Institute 9 45 am to 3 pm July 23.
The Ivanhoe Community Church announces that next Sunday will be the last worship service for several weeks due to August school building renovations. Rev. Milton S. Freeman preaches on a gospel source that inspired Jesus and his early followers.
Roy M. Williamson of Cub Scout Pack 16 announces plans to form a band and seeks new members aged 9 to 12 who play instruments. Contact Williamson at Riv 292 M. An all day session last Tuesday July 13 closed day camps at Glenwood for est and the monthly pack meeting. Pack 16 averaged 18 members at day camps. Den meetings resume Friday at 2 p.m. at the homes of Tuveson Swanson Garrity, with Den 1 returning in early August.
Mrs Edna Hice was honored at a stork shower held July 8 at the home of Mrs Bette Lucas. Attendees included friends and neighbors who shared gifts and warm wishes for the expected arrival.
Mrs Edna Hice of 11707 Sangamon Street Chicago hosted a party at 14223 Chicago Street Dalton with many gifts from guests including Helen Jawar Nellie Brock Francis Prosporonis Frieda Ellis Lizzy Aigner Martyn Ellis Mary Panozzo Mary Hall Helen Thul Selma Schultz and Mary Staat Dalton attendees Daisy Fisher Reena Fisher Vivian Lucas Ange Bessinger Riverdale and Dorothy Nagel Harvey sent gifts. Bunco prizes went to Dorothy Nagel Frieda Ellis and Mary Hall and refreshments were served in a pink and blue gas room.
Katherine Kurz won the Dalton Riverdale Woman's club golf tournament held Sunday at the Pipe O' Peace course. This marks her second straight victory, with Millicent Dieck finishing second and Doris Calcott third.
After the tournament prizes were awarded the winner will receive a trophy engraved with her name to be kept until her successor is named. Executive board met at Miss Millicent Dieck’s home to outline the next session. The annual membership tea is slated for September 27. A bowling league was discussed and a summer picnic is scheduled for August 1 at Green Lake.
The Cook County Council of the American Legion sponsors a three hour Navy program Meet Your Navy at Chicago Stadium on July 30 at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds go to the Chicago Servicemen Centers. District Commander Leslie V. Beck says tickets can be bought at Roseland Pullman West Pullman Community Offices from Community Commanders Alvin Pearson Harry Bail and Charles Novak Jr who will handle payments.
The 3rd District of Civilian Defense sold 4752 tickets for the Army War Show held at Soldiers Field in September 1942. Prices ranged from 1st balcony 1.66 to box seats 11.00 with several main floor and mezzanine options. Officials seek an equally strong Navy turnout.
Riverdale and Dalton residents donated blood at the Red Cross Blood Donor Service in Chicago during June 21 to 26. Jennie Ofcky Paula Gross Eunice Spinar and Gerald Eckley from local streets contributed. Mobile Unit visits Calumet City added Chris Bultman and Louis Martens as donors.
Bob Williamson came back to Chicago last week after a week with his son and family Mr and Mrs W C Williamson.
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