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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
8
The Community Reformed Church of Cultor will hold its annual Congregational Meeting Sunday at 7 pm after a short worship service. Reverend John W Tien will present a pastoral report as the consistory committees discuss church matters.
The church schedules an Every Member Canvass from 2 to 4 pm to discuss the 1942 budget and collect gift estimates. Elders and deacons will be elected, with results reported at 7 pm. The annual Sunday School Christmas Program and Christmas Cantata at 7 pm follow, inviting the community to join.
The Babe Ruth Auxiliary announces a Christmas social on December 4 at Yankee Park Fieldhouse. Doors open at 1 am. Admission is one dollar. Mothers are warmly invited.
Francis Hospital in Chicago Dolton reports births to the Lucas and Nelson families. Mr and Mrs Charles Lucas welcome a daughter born November 16. Mr and Mrs John Nelson announce a son born November 17. Mr and Mrs Robert David Jr. greet a daughter born November 20 at Meadow Lane Dolton.
The article argues that nationwide retailers rely on newspaper ads to inform buyers about quality and price. It notes 96 million dollars spent in 1960 and says both low and high end goods need full descriptive details. Local shops benefit from treating newspapers as valued shopping guides for customers seeking bargains.
Eldon Watlen of 414 West 144th Riverdale senior at Wheaton College Ill has been named to the scholastic honor list for the 1960 61 academic year. Year honors require 12 hours per semester with an average of 2.2 grade points per semester and are awarded to encourage scholarship and culture at Wheaton College. The Class of 1964 received the faculty Class Trophy at the Honors Convocation in Edman Chapel.
Ivanhoe Reformed Church educates members with an apprecia tion dinner announced by John Knol chair man of the Religious Education Committee. The event honors Sunday school teachers and workers on Friday December 1 at 6 30 p m as the Every Member Canvass program begins December 3 15 with visits aimed at encouraging spiritual growth.
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