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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

3

Open Bible Church Announces Sunday Services and Youth Activities

The Open Bible Church at 13563 Indiana Avenue led by Rev. Otis Wasson outlines Sunday services at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m with sermons on Opening the Eyes of the Blind and Preparedness. Youth meetings led by Evelyn Price and Mrs Blewett, plus Wednesday and Friday prayers, plus church volunteers serving at South Chicago mission and Old People’s Home.

Open Bible Church Indiana Avenue Otis Wasson Church Bible School E. D. McGehee Jesus Evelyn Price Blewett Grace Higginson South Chicago Mission South Holland God Lord Jesus Christ

Thanksgiving Day services at Our Savior's Church

Our Savior's Community Church invites the community to a Thanksgiving Day service at 9:00 a.m. with special music and Pastor Kabele speaking. A Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. includes sermon "The Kingdom of Our Lord" and a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. Multiple church groups meet weekly with varied activities and a November 26 birthday luncheon.

Kabele Young Women’s Missionary Society Nelson South Michigan Avenue Luther League Young People’s League Shirley Golding Herschel Prill Young People’s Luther League Women’s Missionary Society Martins Schaeffer Maywood Organization

St Mary's Church Service Hours at 310 East 137th Street

St Marys Church at 310 East 137th Street lists pastors Rev John N Weiler and Rev M H Hoffman. Sunday masses are at 7 00 8 30 high mass 10 00 and 11 00 oclock. The notice urges faithful attendance to render service to God through weekly mass.

ST. Mary’s Church East 137Th Street John N. Weiler M. H. Hoffman

Immanuel Evangelical and Reform Church Services

Immanuel Evangelical and Reform Church led by Rev. Ph H Bassler offers morning worship in German with church school at 10 oclock under Samuel Jessen, a Memorial Sunday 11 oclock service with choir anthem, Thursday choir practice at 8 pm, and catechetical instruction Saturdays 9 to 12. The ministry invites all without a church home.

Samuel Jessen Immanuel

Thanksgiving Services at St Pauls Church Missouri Synod

Rev Walter J Kemnitz leads the St Pauls Church Missouri Synod service schedule on Thanksgiving Day November 21 with a German service at 9 30 a m and an English service at 10 45 a m followed by a sermon text.

ST Paul’s Church Missouri Synod Leyden Walter J Kemnitz

Our Thanks to God for Having Given Us Neither Poverty or Riches

A church note invites parishioners to Sunday services on November 24 with German service at 9.30 and English service at 10.45 a m. Sunday school starts at 9.30 a m. Children are asked to join rehearsals for upcoming Christmas services.

First Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule

The First Methodist Church at Grant and Sheridan invites worshippers with services at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship. Youth groups meet 6:45 p.m. The morning theme is Facing the Christian Challenge, and Epworth League officers will be received. Cradle Roll party planned for Friday afternoon, November 22.

Epworth League

Ivanhoe Community Church Service Schedule Brief

The Ivanhoe Community Church in the Roosevelt School led by Rev. Milton S. Freeman holds divine worship at 9 a m with church school also at 9 a m. Youth groups meet at Dalton at 6 45 p m with a cordial invitation extended to all.

Ivanhoe Community Church Roosevelt School Milton S. Freeman Dalton

Palm Names Sandridge Methodist Sunday Schedule

Frank T. Palm, pastor, announces Sunday services on November 24 with 9 15 a m worship and 10 30 a m church school led by Elmer Meyer the superintendent. Hi League at 5 00 p m. Catechism Thursday 3 30 p m at Berger school. Christian Discipleship Clinic 7 30 p m. Study Acts chapter 20 Thursday 8 30 p m official board meets for discipline and matters. Choir practice at 8 39 p m Thursday.

Sandridge Methodist Church Frank T. Palm Elmer Meyer Berger School Christian Discipleship Clinic

Franklin School News Highlights Student Activities

The eighth grade studies formulas to solve problems while the seventh grade identifies historic Illinois Indian sites. A newsreel was produced for subscribers, and Frances Basile decorated the bulletin board for Thanksgiving. The second grade's Thanksgiving program is Wednesday, with first grade participating.

Washington School Thanksgiving Events and Activities

The article notes first and second grades preparing for Thanksgiving and a second grade program on a yet unspecified date. It mentions Lydia Mary Child’s poem November and Betty Wells moving away. The eighth grade plans a board and dance on Thursday evening November 28 at 8 PM with 25 cent admission, prizes, refreshments at five cents a portion, and proceeds toward a Victrola Radio gifted by the eighth grade.

Washington School Lydia Marie Child Betty Wells Canada

Lincoln School First Graders Welcome Paul Rentner Back

Lincoln School first graders celebrate Paul Rentner returning to class on Monday. Students enjoyed making turkies and Pilgrim dolls as part of a seasonal activity.

Lincoln School Paul Rentner

Thanksgiving Preparations Across Grades At Lincoln School

Second grade plans a Thanksgiving program while a store is built in their room. Third grade makes a farm poster with a barn house and animals. Fifth grade studies dairy animals. Sixth grade makes flags of nations in the British empire. No school Thursday or Friday for Thanksgiving. Seventh and eighth grade boys begin basketball practice. Prize ribbons awarded to Muriel Wernicke Richard Rampke and Henry Blank in the seventh grade hobby fair. Fourth grade gathers postmarks and exchanges cards with towns. First graders enjoyed Come to School Night and the toy show with over 200 visitors during November 12 to 16. Lincoln school reporters Janice Brand and Barbara Drefhall.

Muriel Wernicke Richard Rampke Henry Blank Lincoln School Janice Brand Barbara Drefhall

Inspectors of Supplies Sought for War Department Posts

The United States Civil Service Commission seeks inspectors of miscellaneous supplies for the Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot Indiana. Salary ranges 1800 to 2000 dollars yearly with 8 percent retirement deduction. Applications to the Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at Large and Jeffersonville Depot Louisville Kentucky.

War Department United States Civil Service Commission Jeffersonville Indiana Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners U. S. Engineer Department At Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot Louisville Washington, D. C

NYA Expands Jobs for 700 Illinois Youths in Defense Drive

The National Youth Administration plans to place 700 additional youths in southern Cook County and eight nearby Illinois counties, joining 40 NYA projects. Applications start immediately with the first 500 to begin by November 20 and the rest by December 1 to 15. Clarence A. Bolton, NYA area director, says the program boosts defense work experience that leads to private-sector jobs.

National Youth Administration Cook Illinois Clarence A. Bolton NYA Bolton

Thanksgiving Prayer From The Womans Caormer

A reverent Thanksgiving prayer pleads for humility gratitude and mercy amid war and strife. It honors prophets of liberty and urges aid to the needy while urging resolve to support persecuted peoples and uphold Christian principles. It muses on minds, utopia, and the power of good thoughts and deeds to bring happiness.

The Mind as the Greatest Treasure and Its Training

The passage extols the human mind as superior to all material achievements. It urges lifelong development through focused effort, thinking, and cultivation to create a life of usefulness, kindness, and enlightenment, contrasting mind power with everyday physical needs.

NYA Youth Work Program Details in Southern Cook County

The NYA offers out of school jobs for unemployed youths ages 18 to 24 in Southern Cook County. Eligible individuals must be unmarried and in need of experience. Applications are interviewed and assigned to suitable tasks such as construction, machine shops, conservation, power sewing, radio, welding, hospital assistance, and clerical work. Harry Zajakowski, NYA project superintendent, handles applications at the Harvey post office building room 8.

NYA Cook County Harry Zajakowski Harvey

Early Gift Buying Returns in Advancing Christmas Season

The article notes many sensible people buy Christmas gifts early and keep an eye out year round. It warns that waiting near the holiday can lead to missing desired items as popular goods sell out quickly.

One Storm Casualty Omitted in Dolton

An account of the Monday windstorm notes an omitted casualty in Dolton. Though no human lives were lost, Skippy the little black and gray dog died in the storm. The report identifies the pet as the sole animal casualty in Dolton.

Dolton Skippy Little Black

Aunt Patricia Reflects on Leisurely Meals and Family Time

The narrator muses on slower dinners and shared conversation around the kitchen table in happier days. She contrasts past family meals with modern hurried eating, noting fewer conversations as work, dates, and chores pull everyone away. She warns that rushing meals diminishes family life and criticizes modern civilization for eroding leisure dining.

Skippy the dog struck and killed near lunchroom

John Hausman mourns Skippy a small black and tan dog struck by a car in front of the master's lunchroom on Monday. Severe winds delayed a shopping trip as Skippy rode in the car and attempted to cross the street. the roar of the wind hid the approaching vehicle. Skippy is buried and remembered by local schoolchildren who watched him daily.

John Hausman Skippy

Second Dolton Dog Moe Killed By Train

Moe a friendly black mastiff owned by Mrs. Myrtle Stanley of 526 Washington street, was struck and killed yesterday at the Park and Lincoln crossing as he walked home from playing with children. The town mourns a familiar dog who roamed everywhere and even accompanied friends home at night. Two dogs died within two days, prompting sad community commentary.

Dolton Moe Park and Lincoln Avenues Skippy Myrtle Stanley Washington Street

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OUR Savior’s Community Church 138Th and Wabash Avenue First Methodist Church Grant and Sheridan Sts Franklin Frances Basile Dorothy Harms Shirley Cogswell Eta Masaysa Caormer Patricia
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