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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
5
Kathryn Hurd married Pvt. Wilfred B. of the U S Army at the Chapel of the Flowers in Berkeley. Mrs Harrison has returned to Shafter to resume teaching duties at the Santa Fe building for the school year.
Sgt. W. C. Schriener returned to Ft. Ord after a 20 day furlough in Shafter with his father G. W. Schriener. He has served four years in the Army and spent part of that time at various posts. Ai Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Mathheis of Alberta Canada visited Shafter with Mrs. Isaac Heinrichs and family and plan a two month stay in California.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Panero Ms Katie Hein and Mrs John visited Santa Ana last Thursday to see S Sgt Art Hein brother of Mrs Panero and son of Mrs Hein
Homer Ray, a U. S. Navy member stationed at San Diego for 16 months, spent Christmas Day in Shafter with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ray. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Glen E. Turner and family of Houston, Texas, and luncheon guests included Mrs. Lafayette Banes and Mrs. Paul Newell.
The State Theatre in Shafter debuts beside the existing Shafter Theatre, designed by Vincent O Raney. The Panero chain expands Northern Kern County cinema options with a modern brick and stucco, fireproof building offering comfortable seating and premier motion picture entertainment.
The playhouse announces compact design with 499 seats, each a logo, and modern projection and sound systems. Efficient climate control and ventilation mark the State Theatre as a high standard for motion picture entertainment in Shafter’s recreation center.
The article recalls the 1893 opening of the Cherokee Outlet and the rapid rise of Ponca City as a settlement site. It notes the Bryant Parker statue honoring pioneers and the region as a fuel source for ships and vehicles, with a broader U S wartime fuel context. Also cited is a church notice from Union Congregational Church urging New Year attendance and family involvement.
Twenty one members of Troop 53 the Rotary Troop accompanied by Wasco Troop 51 officers Kenneth Pipkin and Menno Schellenberg spent two days at Mt Abel near Taft for snow sports. They camped in the lower ski hut, cooked meals by patrols, and enjoyed two nights of snowfall with hiking and bogamning in the snow.
The District OPA reports no shoe stamp cancellations and no new rationing. shoe inventories are adequate to honor stamps outstanding, with issuance delayed likely until next summer. Extra stamps for children remain available as warranted, and more children’s shoes are being manufactured this year. Pvt. Gene Guenther spends New Years at home in Shafter before reporting to March Field.
The Church of the Nazarene West Lordo invites Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with a sermon A Cry From the Cross Psalm 22 1 Matt 27 46 a communion service. Evening service features the Pasadena College Melodiers from Pasadena California. Young People service at 7 00 and a regular service follow. Bring a friend.
A note invites the community's youth to a Baptist Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. featuring a fine group of young people. At 8:00 p.m. a song service precedes the message titled The Jew's Place in God's Redemptive Plan.
Lordo and Poplar Z H Coberly refrain from details as Elder Z H Coberly and newly appointed local elders lead Sabbath services. R J Larson J D Tohm J T Bewley and J F Aichert serve as elders. Mrs R J Larson directs Sabbath School. J T Bowley named Home Leader. Dorcas Society aids needy and war refugees. Public invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Fred Freya and son Derald of Lodi visit with Mr and Mrs John Lachenmaier as inner guests for a New Day event. The snippet records a small social gathering with family and neighbors in a local community.
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