Mennonite Brethren Church Dedicated in San Joaquin Valley
The new Mennonite Brethren church at California Avenue and Kern Street was dedicated with a $30,000 building. Rev. Wm. J. Bestwater spoke in German on The Two Temples of God, noting both temples and urging continued divine guidance for the church’s future. About 1500 attending, including prominent valley churchmen, heard prayers, hymns, and a message on the church as a temple of God.
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California Avenue
Kern Street
Mr. Bestwater
San Joaquin Valley
Bestwater
Jerusalem
Solomon
Pentecost
Church of Christ
H. H. Voth
P. N. Hiebert
Serra Oi
Geogene
Big Christmas Theatre Party at Shafter Theatre
Yesterday the Shafter Theatre hosted a Christmas party for 1200 elementary pupils from Richland and Maple schools. Santa Claus appeared, distributing candy and nuts donated by the Shafter Exchange Club, Business Men's Association, and American Legion, while Ernest Panero as theatre manager organized two shows with help from local matrons and community leaders.
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Playhouse
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Santa Claus
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Business Men's Association
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American Legion
Richland and Maple
Ernest Panero
Business Men’s’ Association
Oo Shafter
Panero
Mesdames Taylor Tabb
Gene and
Orvin Mettler
Julius Zimmerman
R. E. Zenk
Emil
Pete Bender
H. R. Janzen
Wm. Lachenmaier
Katie Weigum
Wm. Losenmaier
St. Nick
A. Ter Channeson
E. P. Jones
A. Chandler
Wm. Lachenma
Shafter Decorates Town Tree for First Santa Claus Lane
Shafter lights up a large central Christmas tree at Central avenue and James street as the town's first miniature Santa Claus lane forms. Businesses and civic groups funded the tree and decorations, with blue and silver bulbs and numerous smaller trees around town. Carols rehearsals begin as strolling groups plan to sing at homes and tree sites throughout Shafter.
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Shafter
Central Avenue
James Street
Porterville Farmer Seeks Democratic Congress Seat
Victor Bowker, a Porterville farmer, announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for representative in Congress from the tenth district. The incumbent is A J Elliott of Tulare. Early Los Angeles political figures noted Bowker’s bid as ministers, including G, addressed the gathering.
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Victor Bowker
Farmer
Congress
Bowker
A. J. Elliott
Tulare
Los Angeles
Incorporation Expected to Cut Lighting Rates for All
The article explains that incorporation will lower electric lighting rates for both residential and commercial users. Unincorporated areas pay higher rates, which drop immediately after incorporation. It compares present and post incorporation schedules, notes a service charge, and urges readers to compare their current bills with the new rates.
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Wm. Jahant
San Joonulh
Sinparusian Ae
Three Men Sentenced After Morning Break-In at Justesen’s Market
In McF Rin Judge Elmer Labre sentenced Bert Ola aged 40 Lloyd Lush aged 5 and Alvin to Constable John C Reily to seized after they were allegedly caught in the act at Jak e Justesen’s Market.
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Thad Pane
Elmer Labre
Collm Ote
Jake Justesen
Bert Ola
Lloyd Lush
Alvin
John C Reily
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Justesen
D. O. Moore Convalesces After Illness
D O Moore, a well known figure in Shaf, is convalescing after a recent illness. Details are limited but friends report gradual improvement and hopeful recovery.
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D. O. Moore
Shaf
Santa Claus Knows a Radio Christmas Miracle
A small boy declares Santa will be missed without a fireplace or chimney to crawl down. He envisions a radio bringing lightning and a brass band into the room on Christmas day, a clever Saint delivering cheer through modern improvements.
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Santa Claus
Prisoner Halted After Warning Firing Incident
John C Reilly described the moment as mysterious when a prisoner attempt triggered a halt. Constable Coeetable Reilly fired his revolver into the air to stop the suspect as onlookers watched.
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Coeetable Reily
All Officers Of Adventist Church Are Reelected
All officers of the Seventh Day Adventist church were reelected Saturday at the church. The meeting took place to reaffirm leadership and duties as planned.
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Adventist Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
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Neen Eh Meee i Adamson
Ree
Incorporation Affects City Tax Rates And Revenue
A discussion shows Delano being incorporated with a $3.89 total tax rate, Wasco unincorporated at $4.60, and Shafter at $3.16. Incorporation shifts revenue to city level via fees and licenses, not property taxes, with state limits capping new levy increases.
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Wasco
Shaker
Power Cam
Gas Company
Railroa
Telephone and
Shafter
Shafter Lighting District
Sugar Beet Acreage in Kern County Forecast for 1938
More than 1000 acres of Kern county land will be planted to sugar beets in 1938, according to M A Lindsay farm advisor. He based predictions on talks to beet growers at case meets on sugar beet culture held in Kern county this past month. He says sugar beet production can be as profitable as any crop and diversification from this crop should not be overlooked.
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Kern County
M. A. Lindsay
Kern
Post Office Handles Record Mail Previous to Christmas
Postmaster Lie Bary reports the largest weekly mail volume to date with distribution expected to finish by 6 p m Friday. The note comes as Christmas Day approaches and the city brims with holiday mail activity.
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Lie Bary
Mannel Returns Home After Illness
The report notes E. Mannel returning Friday with limited visible effects from illness. He had been away during a visit with his daughter Elsie at Alameda, spent days in bed, and is now resuming judicial duties. His time away may be shortened before the coming week.
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Ae. E. Mannel
Hemline
Carthark Tak
Mrs Clara FE Thomas Bedridden in Local Home
Mrs. Clara F. E. Thomas remains confined to her bed at her home, where family and friends express concern over her health. Local medical staff are providing care as relatives request prayers and support during her illness.
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Clara FE. Thomas
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