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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
4
The Churches Church school meets at 10 o clock led by Samuel Jessen, superintendent. Divine worship follows at 11 with a sermon on Deceiving With Empty Words. Weekly Lenten services and catechetical instruction are announced with times for choir, men’s class, and Wednesday-Saturday sessions.
Frank T. Palm presides as pastor with morning worship at 9 15 and Sunday school at 10 30 led by Stanley Steinke. Union Lenten service at 8 p m features Rev. Milton Freeman. Women Society meets Thursday at 1 45 p m hostess Mrs Ed Meyer. Catechism class at 3 30 p m. Discipleship clinic at 7 30 p m. Kempis Imitation of Christ studied. Choir practice at 8 30 p m.
Open Bible Church at 18563 Indiana Avenue invites attendance at 9:45 Bible school hour with Mr. McGehee, 11:00 morning message by Rev. Otis Wasson, 6:00 choir practice led by George Gilliam, 7:45 evening message on Warnings From Christ, and midweek prayer and Bible study on Wednesday.
St Marys Church at 810 East 187th Street lists Mass times on Sundays at 7 00 8 30 high mass 10 00 and 11 00 oclock Rev John N Weiler pastor with Rev M H Hoffman assistant. The article stresses faithful attendance as service to God and weekly mass obligation.
Corner Grant and Sheridan Streets invites all. Church school at 9 45 am Divine worship at 11 am Youth groups at 6 45 pm The morning sermon is A Messenger of Another Day for This Day A weekday Lenten service is held Wednesdays at 7 30 pm The church joins the Union Sunday service at Sandridge Church at 8 pm with sermon by M S Freeman
Reverend Milton S. Freeman leads the Ivanhoe community with youth groups meeting at 6 45 p m and divine worship at 9 15 a m Church school also at 9 15 a m located within Roosevelt School social calendar and services listed for the congregation.
A preacher asks whether Lent should stir thoughts of self denial or gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice. The sermon titled A Challenge Which Fits the Day urges practical devotion during the holy season.
Divine services announced for Sunday March 16 with German 9 39 and English 10 45 a m Sermon John 6 47 56 Jesus is the Bread of Life Lent midweek services March 19 German 7 15 am The Price of Redemption next Wednesday The Price of Suffering The Lutheran Hour Sunday afternoon 3 15 to 4 over WCFL radio station
The first and second grades explored poetry with readings and student poems, accompanied by drawing. Third and fourth grade pupils shared reading club stories, with special reports by Janet Grenwall, Fred Tourtellotte, Jay Mead, Chalotte Gorton, and Gordon Kurz. Volunteers Carol Cainee, Carole Petersen, Bobby Dickey, and Jerry Kozlowski assisted. The week included three short films and a Dutch scene picture by Joanne Meyers to copy for painting.
Lois Hanschmann has perfect attendance this year at Bowen School. Students enjoyed the Lets Sing program with songs like The Mall and Pop Goes the Weasel. Fifth and sixth graders work on a United States map contest while two girls illness is reported. A Girls club field trip to the Coliseum for roller skating is planned with many attendees. Movies Ice Men Magic Caves Heart of an Empire. All Bowen athletic teams won first places in Calumet league.
The first graders gain new books about Winky the monkey and a helpful family pet. Seventh graders study Lone Fellow and Hiawatha with Children’s Toy to follow. Third grade reads The Seasons Pass and Wide Wings, while health talks aim to cut school absences.
The Lincoln school girls volleyball team beat Washington and Franklin in recent matches to claim second place in the standings. Diane Meeder and Lucinda Brassfield created notable charcoal drawings titled Home Life. Eighth grade debates covered Lend-Lease law, boys cooking, and government control of radio. Reporters are Janice Rend and Barbara Dreshall.
The Franklin school band, directed by Mrs. Kauffman, held its first concert in the school auditorium with many pupils in attendance. Admission funds will buy music for the band. Seventh and eighth graders made posters. fifth and sixth graders showcased Roosevelt busts and Liberty statue pictures in history class.
A mother paints a tranquil scene of a sleeping boy in a bed surrounded by his toys. A bear and a dog stand watch, while blocks rise, a doll smiles, and a book lies untouched. The poem celebrates a mother’s view of the calm, innocent sleep.
The transition from Louis Quinze to Louis XVI styles arose after Italian influences from Pompeii and Renaissance origins. The Louis XVI form emphasizes rectangular outlines, refined carvings, straight slender legs, and lavish upholstery. Mahogany and exotic woods, porcelain from China, gilded bronze mounts, and marble tops define the period before the Revolution ended royal patronage and led to Versailles auction sales.
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