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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1997
Page
5
A memorial service will be held at 10 am Thursday February 27 at Ebenezer Reformed Church 235 James St Shafter for Harlin P Wilson 86 of Shafter who died February 24 Rev Vernon Pollema to officiate
Harlin P Wilson was born in Missouri and moved to Kern County in 1917. He married Elma Handel in 1936, farmed with Handel and Wilson Farms, and served in many local organizations including Kern County Farm Bureau and the Shafter Kiwanis Club. He leaves his wife Elma, sons Gary and Stanley, seven great grandchildren, siblings, and many relatives. Donations may be made to Ebenezer Reformed Church Memorial Fund or Westminster Theological Seminary.
Bertha Mae Tanner aged 86 of Bakersfield died February 16 1997. Funeral services were held February 20 at Peters Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Petsch officiating. Interment was at Shafter Memorial Park. She was born August 12 1910 in Stigler Oklahoma and lived in the Shafter Wasco area. Survived by sons Kenneth Few Don Few and Dale Few with spouses, daughter La Wanda Clark and husband Bob, brothers Homer Harvey and Larry Montgomery, sister Thelma Durham and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by brothers Raymond and sisters Vesta Johns and Elva Sheldon. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church Oildale.
A compact summary noting that early Christian writers warned of many antichrists arising within communities rather than from outside sources. It references scripture from John and Revelation to argue that true gospel values must remain accessible and unaltered, lest false leaders distort the faith and herald the last hour.
Shafter residents David A. Franz Brian J. Penner and Beverly J. Reimer were named to Fresno Pacific University fall 1996 honor roll. Franz and Penner are Shafter High School graduates and members of the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church. Reimer is also a 1996 Shafter High School graduate and attends the Shafter church.
The writer reflects on approaching March and the fishing season, urging direct focus and steady steps as Proverbs 4 25 27 instructs. The piece cautions against distraction and turning to evil, noting dangers from wildlife and the reward at journey’s end. Keep walking toward the destination.
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