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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1958

Page

3

Holiday Travel and Family Gatherings Noted in Fresno Area

Families in Fresno and Lancaster shared Christmas celebrations. Vernon Ross and family joined the Lee Williamsons for the holiday, while Bill Lowe drove to Fresno to visit relatives. The Bob Doss family with Mrs Dogs’s parents Ezra Ortner and the Wolfes, plus Zoann Ortner, spent the Yule tide together.

Fresno Vernon Ross Edward Nora Johnny Baxley Lee Williamsons Bill Lowe Lowes Harold Pinkham Bob Doss Mrs. Dogs Ezra Ortner Lancaster Calif Guy Wolfes Zoann Ortner

First lesson sermon on God opens new year worship

Christian Science churches begin the year with a sermon on God highlighting His allness and care. Golden Text from Revelation proclaims God dwelling with men. Ebenezer Reform Church studies Psalms with theme God’s excellence and Jesus in His Father’s House. Youth Fellowship led by Miss Virginia Bender. All events open to the public.

Christian Science God Mary Eddy Jesus Ebenezer Youth Fellowship Virginia Bender

Richland School Welcomes New Second Grade Teacher Agnes Jantz

Mrs. Agnes Jantz joins Richland Primary as a second grade teacher bringing experience from Chicago suburbs and Calumet City Schools. She grew up on a farm in California and worked in insurance and publishing before teaching. Reverend Ramon Jantz leads First Mennonite Church in Shafter and she enjoys sewing in her spare time.

Richland Agnes Jantz Chicago Jantz South Dakota Merced Fresno Loop Hartford Fire Insurance Company Scripture Press Calumet City Reedley Junior College Reedley High School Bethel College North Newton Kansas Agnes Ramon H. Jantz First Mennonite Church Shafter

Choate to Speak at Church of Christ This Sunday

Announcement: J. C. Choate, regular minister, will deliver Sunday morning sermons on Why Attend Bible Study and Sunday evening on James 1. This begins a series of lessons with a cordial invitation to all to attend.

J. C. Choate Church of Christ Choate James 1 Christ Bethlehem

Lutheran Church Services Revealed in Wasco

The Shafter Wasco Lutheran parish outlines year end services in Trinity Lutheran Wasco, led by Rev. William O Grunow. Special Tuesday 7 30 p m sermon on Luke 24 28 29 followed by Holy Communion. Epiphany festival Sunday Jan 5 at 11 a m with Bible class at 9 45 a m.

Shafter-Wasco Trinity Lutheran Church Sixth Street Wasco William O. Grunow

Nan Merriman to Sing January 8 In Bakersfield

Mezzo soprano Nan Merriman billed as the United States’ most beautiful singer will perform at Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield at 8 P M on January 8 Tickets are sold at Glenn's Music Shop Bakersfield Mrs Peter Channeson Kern county Music association notes. The Ragean family from Faber street traveled to Palm Springs and later to the East West game in San The family moved to the community in September from Visalia.

Nan Merriman United States Kern County Music Association Miss Merriman Harvey Auditorium Glenn’s Bakersfield Peter Channeson Palm Springs Sam Ragean Faber Street Rageans Southland San Visalia

Candles and Cakes Community Schedule by Day

A daily listing of social visits and attendees across January with names for Jan 2 through Jan 8. Highlights include Art Hemingson Ruth Handel Randall Zachary Frankie L Lilly James Nickel Sarah Fadenrecht Carl Irvin and others. Also notes Mrs Love Beee returning home after a stay in Hemet.

Thurs Art Hemingson Ruth Handel Randall Zachary Frankie L. Lilly James W. Nickel Sarah Fadenrecht Carl Irvin Robert Isell Janice Nagey John D. Unruh Steven Hei Norma Anderson Irvin Fike Dave Buller Lawrence Becker Richard Nations

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