State Highway Patrol Opens Safety Campaign
The California Highway Patrol, led by Commissioner Clifford E. Peterson, launched a statewide safety drive predicting ten deaths and 200 injuries daily in January if recent trends continue. He urged public support to reduce the toll and cited speeding, drunk driving, improper passing, and right-of-way violations as key causes.
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California
Clifford E. Peterson
California Highway Patrol
Peterson
Reaneys Host Rasco Employees At Christmas Party
The R W Reaney home hosted Rasco Store employees in Shafter for a December 17 Christmas party. A buffet supper, gifts, games, coffee, and fruit cake followed a festive program, with guests including Mrs Leo Schmidt Mrs Roberts Miss Peggy Nikkel and several other staff members and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W.*reaney
Rasco
Shafter
Leo Schmidt
Roberts
Peggy Nikkel
Leland Kroeker
Jess Arney
June Napier
Joyce Morris
Jimmie Grumbles
Norma Nix
Wayne Horn
Edna Lowder
Marie Meiser
Anna Fleishhauer
Reaney
Christmas Roof Display Gains Local Praise and Contests
Townwide chatter highlights the Earl Weil home roof decoration praised for artistry, with Mrs Weil credited for crafting the scene including a painted cardboard chimney. The display earned honorable mention last year and outstanding honors this year in the local contest.
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Earl Weil
Weils
Mennonite Brethren Church Christmas Services
Waldo Wiebe, pastor, invites worshippers to a Christmas program and services at the Mennonite Brethren Church at California and Kern. Schedule includes Sunday school 9 30, morning worship 10 45, evening programs, watchnight prayer, and a New Year’s Day service canceled.
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Mennonite Brethren
Cor
California & Kern
Waldo Wiebe
C. F
Christ
Mennonite Brethren Church
First Mennonite Church
Golden West & Wd
John Bartel
Heinleins Mother Sights California Cotton and Oranges
Mrs. R. J. Heinlein of La Junta Colorado spent a week with her son Esther C Heinlein and his wife Evelyn. Her first trip out here included seeing cotton fields and orange trees and the Golden Gate Bridge. She praised local hospitality and plans a return visit to California and Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Heinlein
la Junta
Colorado
Esther C. Heinlein
Evelyn
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
Union Congregational Church Service Announces New Year's Sermon
Union Congregational Church at 309 James Street invites attendance for 9:45 am Sunday School led by Walter E. Haag, 11:00 am worship with a New Year sermon, and 6:30 pm Christian Endeavor. The pastor, William S. Harper, calls for reflection on 1947 and hope for 1948 as events unfold.
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Union Congregational Church
James Street
Wm. S. Harper
Walter E. Haag
Christian Endeavor
Gospel Chapel Services Listings
Gospel Chapel announces Pastor Jacob Quiring leads Sunday worship with a 9:45 am Sunday School session, 11:00 am morning service and 7:30 pm evening service.
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Jacob Quiring
New Year at Church of the Nazarene West Lerdo
The Nazarene church at West Lerdo and Rieker invites all to Sunday School at 9 745 with classes for all ages led by Superintendent Mr John T Badgett. Morning worship at 11 features a New Year message by the pastor and a 6 30 New York P S and children’s meeting. Wednesday service at 7 30 under Pastor Orval Seago.
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Church of the ‘Nazarene
John T. Badgett
N.Y.P.S
Anna Lee Osborn
Christian Science Society in Wasco Offers Sunday Lesson Sermon
Wasco California notice for Christian Science Society at Masonic Temple details services Sunday 11 am third Wednesday 8 pm and Sunday School 10 am with quoted Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy writings defining Christian Science beliefs and practice.
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Christian Science Society
Masonic Temple
7Th and Broadway
Wasco, California
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Bostor
Mass
Christian Science
Boston
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Church Services and Schedules Listed for Local Congregations
The notice lists church events at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wasco Women’s Club Sunday School 10 30 a m Sacrament Meeting 7 30 p m and the Church of Christ 667 Santa Fe Street led by R Monroe minister with Bible study 10 60 a m preaching 11 00 a m Young People's Bible study 6 30 p m mid week service 7 45 p m Thursday Young People service 7 45 p m Jubilee Service Saturday 7 45 p m Sunday school 9 45 a m Evangelist Service 7 45 p m
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Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints
Wasco Women’s Club
Church OF Christ
Santa Fe Street
R. Monroe
Young Peoples
Church Services and Parish Info Itinerary
First Baptist Church at 269 E Lordo Highway lists Sunday School at 9 45 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M Pastor Bernard E Andrews. Baptist Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 P M. St Therese s Catholic Church in Shafter California meets at the Women s Clubhouse at 9 00 A M with Mass every Sunday and confession before Mass led by Rev Patrick Breslin assistant pastor.
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First Baptist Church
E. Lordo Hwy
Bernard E. Andrews
Baptist Youth Fellowship
ST. Therese’s Catholic Church
Patrick Breslin
Shafter
Calif
St Johns Catholic Mass Times and Confession Hours
St John s Catholic Church on Broadway at Ninth Wasco lists Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 10 30 am Weekday Mass at 7 00 am Saturday 8 00 am Confessions Friday 8 00 pm Saturday 4 30 5 50 pm and 7 00 8 38 pm
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ST. John’s Catholic Church
Broadway
Ninth
Wasco
Patrick Breslin
Ass’t
Church Secretary Officers Named for Coming Year
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m followed by Communion. Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting. Tonight Friday young peoples meeting. Church officers elected include Elder John icp Roth and Dave Ruse. Sabbath School Superintendent del Morse. Young Peoples leader Nellie Treadgill. Church Clerk Julius Kurtz. Treasurer C C Keller.
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Young Peoples Y
J. Roth
Dave Ruse
del Morse
Young Peoples
Nellie Treadgill
Julius Kurtz
C. C. Keller
Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church on Northern Kern Street announces Sunday preaching at 11:00 a.m. and an evening service at 8:00 p.m. with B T U at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sam Wilcoxen leads.
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Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church
Northern Kern Street
Sam Wilcoxen
B.T.U
Assembly of God Services Schedule
The church invites the public to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. Prayer and Praise and C A meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Services conducted in the building on Tulare near Santa Fe.
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C. A
Tulare
Santa Fe
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