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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
2
The churches mark Trinity Sunday closing the church year with praise for the triune God. Divine services are Sunday German at 9 30 a m and English at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 50 a m. Sermon text is Matthew 28 16 20.
The Dolyon M E Church at Grant and Sheridan lists services including Bible School at 9:745 am and morning worship at 11:00 am with a Memorial Day program. A Hi League meeting at 7:00 pm and Epworth League at 6:45 pm discuss Christian living and prayer for enemies. A Rock River conference delegate vote is moved to June 3 during morning service, Erwine Thompson, pastor.
Our Savior's Church at Wabash and 138th Street hosts a Friday May 25 8 p m dress rehearsal in the ground floor rooms for a music comedy playlet titled Dress Rehearsal in the Singing School under the Women's and Girls choruses sponsorship. Admission 25 cents. A Memorial and Patriotic service follows Sunday May 27 at 10 50 a m with sermon Avinge Truth and special music by the choruses. The Christian Fellowship meets to plan an outing after church, weather permitting. The Dramatic Club holds a May 11 8 p m meeting at Hl Nelson’s home. reception for new members June 6 at 6 p m chaired by A Paynter and others. First Sundays in June mark the pastor’s last in charge until September. June 3 celebrates three years of his pastorate with sermon Christ in Chicago.
Immanuel Evangel Sunday School at Corner Grant and Sheridan St offers a class for every age with organized leadership. Morning worship and Sunday school times are listed as 6 o clock and 10 o clock respectively, with Christ Dreshall serving as superintendent. During the coming week we will provide opportunities for participation.
Decoration Day reflection urges unity and sacrifice of soldiers. Divine worship at 11 and memorial service with Holy Baptism. Boosters Club meeting Monday and choir rehearsal Thursday. Emmanuel Evergreen church invites all without a home to join. Church ministry described as a life-serving endeavor.
The Sandridge Methodist Church at 147th Street and Michigan City Road lists Memorial Sunday events on May 27 with 9 15 morning worship 10 30 Sunday school and 7 80 evening service. Thursday May 31 features a 7 30 prayer meeting and 8 30 choir rehearsal led by Pastor Leopold Schneider.
A short note describes placing items around a garden to deter pests and entertain children. It mentions two pussy wallows and a warden and references ingebird and daner for playful mischief. The tone is quirky and informal with unclear names.
Ronald Marsh recounts a garden project with coed bugs used for eating and vitamin D and PM. Supervision by James and John is noted. The boys are described as smart and Pew boys.
A brief, playful guide explains turning cream into butter by whisking or beating until the fat separates. It notes producing white butter and mentions buying cream at the store as the starting step.
The eighth grade will stage Aladdin in the school auditorium Friday at eight. Admission is twenty cents for adults and ten cents for children. Cast includes Siegel Bock as Aladdin and Harold Schmidt as the Sultan, with a large lineup of classmates in supporting roles.
John Norman recalls a classroom butter-making day. Students took turns using an electric beater that melted the butter, then the teacher took the dish home to chill in the ice box. A party the next day featured buttered crackers.
James Ferguson reports limited garden gains with flowers named zinnias and vegetables also planted. He notes hard work and ongoing efforts to improve the plot.
Village board discusses sidewalk repairs on 138th Street and park unit ownership inquiry. Attorney Zornow reports on the Surety Company lawsuit with amended pleadings, four bonds admitted, and trial calendar status. Police car repairs discussed with a new car favored for around 82 dollars, funded by local contributions.
From today until Thursday May 31 admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free on the first and ground floors. The second floor is closed for the Century of Progress Exhibition opening June 1. Highlights include Egyptian collection Classical Antiquities Gallery Children's Museum pottery glass Wedgewood Lustre wares Gunsaulus Hall Period rooms Gothic room Decorative Arts Galleries Shaw Memorial Collection Fountain of the Tritons and Oriental art galleries.
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