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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
4
Social events from Shafter schools and churches feature pantomime Nativity plays at Richland grammar school and Shafter High School tableaux. Families host Christmas Eve meals at Penner and Mouser homes, with lists of attendees and a post holiday reunion at J J Siemens and Fleishauer households. A church party closes with carols, readings, and a friendly Hello poem.
Christmas day dinner at the Bayless residence hosted by Mr and Mrs Theodore F Bayless drew a 28 guest turnout. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Oliver Thomas and family Bakersfield Mr and Mrs Earl Graham and family Dinuba Mr and Mrs Jean Bayless and family Rosedale Roy Bayless Max Bayless Rex Bayless and their families along with other friends.
Christ in the Manger was presented to a large gathering at 1st Baptist Church on Christmas Eve as Shafter observes Yuletide. The pageant was directed by Mrs. William Guen ther and Mrs. Sam Janzen.
A. J. Jack Zimmerman offers handling of auto license applications for a nominal fee as in previous years. Bring the postal card mailed by the department of motor vehicles showing the in lieu tax for your automobile. Renewal applications must be made between January 2 and February 4.
Jake Peters is constructing a ranch building and a new house on his farm southeast of town. Work on the two structures is expected to finish within the next ten days.
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Eldo Epp of Shafter plans to depart mid January for the eastern U.S. and early March for Liverpool then to Boma West Africa. Ordained at Mennonite Brethren church dedication, he will work with the Africa Inland Mission in the Belgian Congo after a 2000 mile motor trip.
Manager Emil Stoller announces a large supply of attractive art calendars available free to any adult who visits the Home Appliance Co store for a home calendar gift.
Dr M W Pascoe physician and surgeon operates from 337 Central Avenue and offers medical services by appointment or as needed. Telephone 154 337 provides contact for consultations and care.
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