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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1936
Page
2
Rev Walter J Kemnitz invites parishioners to Divine services at St Pauls Church on Sunday September 27 German 9 30 English 10 45 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m Sermon text Eph 3 13 21 emphasizes steadfast faith amid persecution and God doing all things well Come bring friends.
St Marys Church at 310 East 137th Street Riverdale lists Sunday Masses at 7 00 9 00 and 11 00 a m Pastor Rev John N Weiler invites faithful attendance For Holy Mass the service is rendered to God and weekly attendance is encouraged by the parish.
Corner Grant and Sheridan Streets announces Sunday worship at 11 o clock conducted by the young people with Prof Lehman of Elmhurst College as speaker. Morning German service at 9 a m Sunday school at 10 a m with a class for all ages. Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon choir rehearsal evening Young People meeting Tuesday evening. Everyone welcome without a home church.
Our Savior's Community Church plans a $1000 debt be burned at an October 16 anniversary banquet if pledges toward the Anniversary Fund are paid by September 27. Pastors from nearby churches will preach during a week of spiritual prep and city wide mission efforts.
St Clements Episcopal Church at 158rd and Loomis announces a time change for Sunday services with Eucharist at 10 a.m. on Wednesday Sept 30 in honor of St Michael and All Angels. Autumn parish meeting set for 8 p.m. Wednesday Sept 30. all parishioners urged to attend.
Corner Grant and Sheridan Streets calls to worship at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Theme “The Lame Walk.” Church school board meets tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Edward Watsons. Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Conference in Austin Oct 6-11. fiscal year ends, funds to be paid for a clean slate.
Rev Leopold Schneider pastor announces Sunday September 27 morning worship at 9 15 and Sunday school at 10 30 with an evening service and Junior League at 7 30 The Mission Society meets October 1 at 2 30 at Mrs G Stanton s home Midlothian Illinois with prayer meeting at 7 30 choir rehearsal at 8 30 and an official board meeting at 8 30
Dr. Harry J. Hager of Western Theological Seminary in Holland Michigan will preach at Bethany Reformed Church Roseland at both services next Sunday. The Evangel Choir will sing at 10:00 a.m. and the Senior Choir will perform at 7:20 p.m.
Rev. Paul E. Goodner from Alabama, age 21, begins a series of evangelistic meetings at Open Bible Church Riverdale on September 27 at 7 30 p m. His preaching has stirredTransforming effect in the south with many converts and church additions. Wesley Nehf of Cicero Bible Church will lead the choir and music.
St Paul senior and junior Walther Leaguers are invited to a fall zone rally at Bethlehem Bay Lutheran Church on 108rd Street and Avenue H. Registration starts 2 30 p m with the rally session at 8 p m. The event promotes Christian fellowship and aims for full attendance.
Vernon Clark was absent with illness. students welcomed three new pupils May Walker, Donald Reynolds, and Gene Needles. The third grade posted perfect attendance aside from Peter Panizza's illness. Seventh graders visited a telephone exchange. fifth grade leads in an art and music contest. eighth grade aims for early release with perfect attendance.
Special Activities Roy Messerschmidt was elected captain of the patrol with William Mason as lieutenant. Members include John Bartalon Donald Ripley Francis Kremer Edward Maas Raleigh Smith Ellery Wernicke Reid Wilson Bruce Younkers Leo Brehm Charles Damaskus Glen Hassler and Joachim Panozzo. The harmonica band held its first meeting in the kindergarten room last Friday and plans a hike to Green Lake Saturday. They seek an old piano and will pay moving charges for disposal. several new members join and meet Tuesday afternoons.
Kindergarten children bring orange crates to school to build a house and make furniture. Grades 1 and 2 welcome Harold Hanes back after illness. Ten mothers and fathers join the Ivanhoe P T A, a record we are proud of.
Barbara Ann Schisewski had tonsils removed and hopes to return next week. Miss Murphy's and Miss Proper's class walked through the park to view an apple tree with blossoms and apples on the same tree for the second time this season.
The first assembly program presented in play form for The Water Clock. Librarians Ro maine Klage and Myrtle Strassen berg are appointed for the year and have updated cards and checked books for ready use. Betty Lou Greiner records daily attendance to identify rooms with perfect attendance. Manual training begins weekly with shop tool drawings discussed.
The first grade children made booklets of colored balls and shared their handiwork. Second grade student Edel Theis returned from a trip through South Dakota and described many sights. The seventh grade welcomes Gladys Weimer from the Van area.
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