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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1982
Page
2
A musical tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ will be performed at First Assembly of God in the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service on December 19. Praise Song performs inspirational holiday music from Lanny Wolfe and Bill Gaither, with scripture narration and carols.
A stream of birth notices from Shafter Bakersfield Lost Hills Buttonwillow and McFarland lists newborns including Jermiah Blake Hooper born Nov 30 at Greater Bakersfield Memorial weighing seven pounds one ounce and 20 inches. William Estrada born Nov 9 at North Kern Hospital 5 pounds 11 ounces 19 inches. Jose Campos baby Gene Nov 13 8 pounds 5 1/2 ounces 22 inches. Maria Campos born Nov 25 7 pounds 12 ounces 20 inches. Cassie Danielle Pierce born Nov 10 Kern Medical Center 6 pounds 8 ounces 19 1/2 inches. Shawna Kaye Gates born Dec 9 6 pounds 9 1/2 ounces 20 inches. and other families including Lindsey Estrada and Villa.
Kern County residents are urged to donate money clothing toys and games for abused children. The Hawkinses and Arly Feil as Santa will host a party December 23 for ages newborn to 18. Drop off at 1010 Shalimar Drive or Milt's TV 156 Central Avenue. Make checks to Shalimar. Call 746 4136 for details.
The Shafter Press invites timely wedding notices within two weeks of the ceremony. Fill forms at the office to supply required details and have a photographer prepare a print for publication. Notify Jeanette Wheeler at 746-4942, with submissions due on Mondays or Fridays.
Shafter city councilman and local real estate agent George Wise will be guest speaker at this week's Christian Business Men's Committee gathering. The group meets Thursday at noon at Yee's Steak House, and all men are welcome.
Forty five cast members from South Shafter Mennonite Church present a live nativity in the church parking lot at 30349 Orange Ave on Christmas Eve at 7 PM. The program weaves Scripture narration with carols and live animals, concluding with refreshments and greetings.
The Shafter Press invites weddings engagements birth announcements and club or church news at no charge. Submit to the Press office by Monday noon for the week's publication. Contact society writer Jeanette Wheeler on Mondays or Fridays at 746-4942 or 399-5925. Photos preferred black and white. color accepted if properly exposed.
Seventeen area students are included in the 6th annual Who's Who Among American High School Students for 1981 82. Selection criteria include academics leadership activities and community service with most students holding B or better GPAs and college bound plans.
The local AARP meets Monday December 20 at 1 30 P M at the Vet's Hall for a business session and officer installation led by Assistant State Director Dick Rutherford. Catherine White is named President Harlin Wilson Vice President and Ruby Witcher a one year term with board and committee chairs urged to attend at 3 00 P M Santa Barbara Saving and Loan Office on December 15 for a follow up meeting.
The Lady Lions held a Christmas party at Marilyn Gladden’s home with a potluck dinner. Deanna Root led a brief business meeting after the meal as members gathered around a decorated tree exchanging gifts. The group plans January at Gretchen Kirk’s home.
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