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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
8
Shafter Press praises public education during Public School Week. The editorial argues public schools sustain democracy by enabling every child to reach their potential, stressing the system’s role in social mobility and national vitality for America.
Shafter prepares for a record summer program with nine major events led by swimming. The $8875 budget aims for substantial self funding with some free activities. Roy Farrell has led the program for nine years, aided by recreation commissions and the Richland aquatic center which supports high quality facilities.
Senator Knowland has introduced legislation to amend the national reclamation law to provide interest free loans for small irrigation districts. Shafter-Wasco leaders Peters and Jacobsen, along with Assemblyman Kelly and engineer Bailey, pressed for aid, hoping for swift action.
The Shafter Press plans a special festival edition to honor early Shafter pioneers. A pageant and festival will recount second and third decade efforts that shaped the community. Staff gather photos and data with citizen cooperation to create an engaging history for oldtimers and new residents.
Shafter remains slightly short of its Red Cross quota as Jim Hodges leads volunteers in a final push. The annual drive funds disaster relief and armed services support, and last year the community exceeded expectations.
A one day public health immunization campaign at Richland School vaccinated 875 pupils from pre kindergarten to eighth grade. Dr Henry Voth and Dr Harold Freedman donated time while the health department provided vaccines nurses and supplies.
E T Scott district engineer state division of highways says bids for the Highway 99 Lerdo Highway improvement will be advertised about May 1. The project will extend the northbound entrance channel to the Shafter cut off from Highway 99 and install signals to slow speeds at the junction.
Cpl Bobby Mansfield son of Mr and Mrs Tony Mansfield of 461 California Ave is returning stateside after 14 months in Japan with the 1st Cavalry Division part of U S security forces. He previously served seven months in Korea and joined the Army in January 1951.
Assembly of God at 134 Tulare Ave. with Pastor Ralph Lotridge offers Sunday School at 9:14 a.m. and morning worship. Nazarene Church on West Lerdo Highway led by J A McNaught lists Sunday morning worship at 11 and 6:30 p.m. youth service, plus 7:30 p.m. evangelist service and midweek prayer.
Ebenezer Reform Church announces Sunday services at 10 a.m. with Sunday School led by Raymond Mettler. English sermon at 11 a.m. and German sermon at 4 p.m. every other Sunday. choir practice midweek with pastor Walter Grossman on Thursdays at 7 30 p.m. Postal contact 741.
Sunday School at 9 45 with Fred Schardt as superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Baptist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 followed by evening gospel hour at 7 30. Youth recreation Tuesday at 7 and Bible study Hour Powers Wednesday at 7 50.
Sunday 10 a m Sunday School led by Jack Nikkel with Mrs Lester Neufeld as superintendent. Morning worship at 41 a m. Evening service at 80 p m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Wednesday 7 20 p m cottage meetings.
Sunday schedule lists 11 a.m. morning worship with Dean Moore superintendent and 6:30 p.m. Baptist Training Union led by Rennie McCleod. Evening service at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by Q. C. Baker. 11 a.m. morning worship. Tuesday 7 p.m. singing program. Wednesday 7 p.m. Sunday School social at church. Thursday 7 p.m. prayer meeting. Saturday 7 p.m. evening services.
L N Coleman, a servant, lists contact numbers and schedules for Jehovah's Witnesses activities. Bible study sessions occur Sunday at 7 30 p m and Wednesday at 7 30 p m, with Theocratic Ministry School on Friday at 7 30 p m.
The notice lists weekly church activities with Abe F. Isaac as general superintendent. It includes Sunday School at various times, morning worship, a KW8O broadcast at 11 a.m., youth services, and midweek prayer meetings and Bible classes. Bible clubs for boys and girls run throughout the week.
Sunday includes 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. morning worship and 6 p.m. evening service. Monday features 7 p.m. H. 8. Eteri. Tuesday offers 3:30 p.m. Primary Bible Club and 7 p.m. Intermediate Eteri. Wednesday lists 4:15 p.m. Junior Bible Club and 7:20 p.m. prayer meeting. Thursday has 7:15 p.m. Christian Service Brigade.
Sunday school led by Johnny H. Penner starts in September at 9 30 a m with 11 a m morning worship. Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Thursday 3 30 p m features a Children's Bible class.
Cecil Peel is pastor at Shafter Avenue Ash Street. Sunday activities include 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Tom Mizell in September, 11 a m morning worship, 6 30 p m junior church, and 7 30 p m evangelistic service. Midweek prayer and youth activities on Wednesday 7 pm and Saturday 7 30 pm outreach service.
Stanley Wwites pastor invites attendance with Sabbath School at 9 20 a m led by Supt Miss Ramona Ovis and morning worship at 11 a m German service at 3 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m and missionary volunteer meeting on Friday at 7 30 p m.
The South Shafter Camp Chapel lists activities including Sunday School at 9 45 a m and church service, Junior Bible Club Monday at 7 30 p m, Eteri Club Tuesday at 5 30 p m, Children's Bible Class Wednesday at 3 30 p m and Dunamis Thursday at 7 30 p m, plus a Wednesday prayer meeting schedule.
The notice lists services and events: Sunday School led by Bob Bergman starting in September, morning worship at 21 a.m., and Sunday evening service. Midweek events include Wednesday prayer at 8 p.m. Thursday young people's meeting at 7 p.m.
Local winners in the American Legion Auxiliary essay contest on the subject Americanism won praise from Shafter judges. Margaret Osburn, sixth grade, wrote The History of Our Flag, and Donald Beaver, eighth grade, wrote Why America Is Called the Cradle of Democracy. Winning essays follow.
The first flag of the United States was made on June 14 1777 from a red petticoat a blue cloak and a white shirt Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the flag and suggesting five pointed stars The Flag House now preserves her room and flags.
Students at Maple School enjoyed a special program led by Charles Ramsded with a concert by Shafter High School band and glee club directed by Ernest Graf. The week also featured Rio Bravo ball games and an area orchestra concert during open house.
The notice lists Gordon J. as pastor with Sunday services at 9:30 and 11:00 AM, 7 PM Pilgrim Fellowship for high school youth, weekday programs including Thursday choir rehearsal at 7:30 AM, under Gordon Smith as superintendent for age-group classes.
The United Pentecostal Church at Smiths Corner lists weekly services with Arther Dansby as pastor. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. including Sunday School at 7:30 p.m. Evening worship and Wednesday sessions at 7:30 p.m. Youth events run Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
An essay advocates democracy as government by the people and stresses citizen responsibility. It contrasts freedom with totalitarianism, highlights education, housing, and crime prevention, and notes equal rights, religious freedom, and unity as paths to true freedom for all citizens.
The coronation of Britain's Queen Elizabeth on June 2 will owe much of its brilliancy to the California bee. Specially designed beeswax candles have been ordered by a royal commission. About 2300 candles will be used. The candles cost about $15,000 and forty two weigh 15 to 18 pounds each. Some will be sprayed with gold.
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