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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1964

Page

4

Nikkel Dealers Lead Massey Ferguson Mexico City Trip

Mr and Mrs Jack Nikkel prepare for a January trip to Mexico City as part of a mass airlift of 300 Massey Ferguson dealers from North America. More than 5000 participants will tour the new tractor line, visit Teotihuacan, and attend demonstrations at Chapingo during January and February 1965.

Jack Nikkel Manuel Ave Mexico City Nikkel Nikkel Iron Works Massey-Ferguson Mexico Canada United States Massey- Ferguson North America Teotihuacan Teatro Classico de Mexico National Agricultural College Chapingo

Christmas Program At Mennonite Church Planned

The Mennonite Brethren Church announces a Christmas Eve program titled The Characters of Christmas Speak. Nursery through high school students will perform in silhouette, narrated by Judy Dick, with a youth choir and organ accompaniment. Wilbur Nikkel directs the annual Sunday School event.

Mennonite Brethren Church Jesus Fanny Crosby J. Hudson Taylor George Mueller Judy Dick Wilbur Nikkel Franklin Martens Dennis Gaede

Driving Signals and Left Turn Conflicts

Signals should be given clearly for all maneuvers, with extra care on left turns. This turn creates the highest potential for conflict with other vehicles, requiring precise timing and visibility.

Lawrence Wade to Speak at Union Congregational Church Sunday

Mr. Lawrence Wade, vice-president for development at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, will preach the morning sermon at Union Congregational Church on Sunday December 27. He will also speak at a Sunday evening session with a pot-luck supper at 6:00 p.m. Wade has a background in advertising and previously served as circulation manager for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Union Congregational Church Lawrence Wade Pacific School of Religion Berkeley Heal Wade The San Francisco Chronicle

Sunday School Christmas Party At First Baptist Church

The Ambassador and Crusader Sunday School classes held a Christmas party in Fellowship Hall on December 14 at 7 PM. A turkey dinner catered by Mrs. Rogers of Wasco followed by music, a devotional, and a gift exchange. Mr and Mrs Hugh Pennington planning move to Poughkeepsie New York for work at DeLaVal Separator company.

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Rogers Wasco Bill Hildebrand Robert Smith Don Lewis Hugh Pennington Poughkeepsie New York Delbert Robnett Maynard Wilder L. F Cornelius Cecil Loveless Ceolis Nix Lawrence Kattenhorn Vernon Ross Robert Wiebe Clarence Kattenhorn J. C. Atkinson Ben Grundy James Anderson Jim T. Witcher Lowell Webb Mark Scales

Christmas Carols By Women’s Group At Union Church

The Women's Fellowship at Union Congregational Church hosted its annual Christmas meeting with a string ensemble performing carols. Kathy Brown led piano accompaniment as Martha Turner Susan Johnson and Rosamund Hale played familiar tunes. Hostesses W T Walhead Clyde Zachary and assistants served refreshments while Cliff Adams introduced Jeannie Guenther who read The Littlest Angel. The social hall featured red candles and pine cones.

Union Congregational Church Kathy Brown Martha Turner Susan Johnson Rosamund Hale W. T Walhead Clyde Zachary John Stockton John Turner Noel Smith Cliff Adams Jeannie Guenther

Shafter Junior Women Host Christmas Party and Toy Drive

Shafter Junior Women's Club held a Christmas home party with popcorn hat decorations and a door contest won by Mrs. William Prout. Members urged toy and game donations for Porterville State Hospital by Dec 18 and planned gifts for 150 children at North Labor Camp. A New Year’s Eve dance featuring Bill Burton’s band is set for December 31.

Glen Handel Shafter Junior Women’s Club Theh Arliss Biloff Henry Rice Walter Bergen Dennis Handel William Prout Glenn Handel North Labor Camp Shafter Ummel Bill Burton

Rio Bravo Christmas Play A Christmas Fantasy Presented

A three scene operetta titled A Christmas Fantasy was presented December 18 in the Rio Bravo School Auditorium. Students from Kindergarten through fourth grade participated with roles including Rodney Janzen Page Steve Morgan Kathy Burns Nancy Townsend Vera Leal and Elaine Haag at the organ. Santa Claus arrived after the program and each child received a Christmas treat from the school board.

Rio Bravo School Rodney Janzen Page Steve Morgan Jack Frost David Hiller Kathy Burns Bill Calden Debbie Holt Cynthia Leonard Cat Danny Higbee Mouse Pamela Hinds Nancy Townsend Vera Leal Toy Soldiers Elaine Haag Santa Claus

Fundraiser Offers Buffet for Scholar and Youth Funds

From 9 until 2 a.m. a donation of seven dollars per couple includes buffet. Proceeds go to the Scholar fund and the Youth Fund. Mrs. Kenneth Handel is key chairman and reachable at PI 6 6145 or the Club President. Mrs. James Janzen can be reached at PI 6 2265. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Buffet Scholar Fund Youth Fund Kenneth Handel James Janzen

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