Chesk-Cha-May Group Reports Past Activities Trip
The Chesk-Cha-May Camp Fire group traveled by train to Bakersfield for a skating party and games. Hosts Lee and Carol Woods greeted the girls at arrival and Mary Todd bid farewell at Shafter station. They later enjoyed a Christmas party at Karen Johnson’s home with several attendees. The Assembly of God clothing store at 683 Santa Fe Way is now operating and accepts donated clothing via Pioneer numbers 6-4440 or 6-2642.
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Chesk-Cha-May
Bakersfield
Lee
Carol Woods
Shafter Station
Mary Todd
J. J. Flanigan
Ronni Evans
Johnson
Julie Todd
Karen Johnson
Sandra Beaver
Annette Dooley
The
Assembly of God Church
Santa Fe Way
Purchased Home by Wisley Family on Maple Street
Mr and Mrs Jack Wisley and their son Stevie have moved into a newly bought home on Maple Street. Wisley is superintendent of Den Vi Ro Pipe Company. Holiday visitors include Mrs Harley Martin and family, Mr Mrs Gerald Le Blanc and son Gerald Jr of Hollywood, Agnes Le Blanc and Irma Le Blanc of Marrero Louisiana, and Stanley Hill family of Fresno.
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Jack Wisley
Stevie
Maple Street
Ted
Wisley
D. T. Nix
Harley Marofee
Martin
U. C
Gerald le Blanc
Gerald, Jr
Hollywood
le Blanc
Agnes le Blanc
Irma
Marrero
Louisiana
Stanley Hill
Fresno
Bender Home Welcomes Holiday Visitors From West
During the holiday period the Edwin Bender home at 198 Golden West Avenue hosted Helmuth Bender his wife and children Jimmy and Carolyn. Accompanying them were Jim Clark and the Colorado Benders who attended the Rose Parade and football game. Also visiting were the Delmer Bender family of Bakersfield for a turkey dinner.
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Edwin Bender
Golden West Avenue
Colorado
Iowa
Helmuth Bender
Jimmy
Carolyn
Jim’Clark
Colorado Benders
Delmer Bender
Bakersfield
Bereans Enjoy An Evening Of Mock Basketball
The Seventh Day Adventist Bereans held an evening of recreation in the assembly hall. About 20 class members joined as girls and boys played a pretend basketball game using chairs as goals and a cloth between them.
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
Assembly Hall
Westbrooks Welcome Gibson Family Guests for Yearend Visit
Mr and Mrs John Westbrook hosted Emerson Gibson and wife with daughters Barbara and Carolyn from Lancaster. Also visiting were Freddie and Jan Gibson nieces of Mrs Westbrook, accompanied by their mother Mrs Freddie Gibson. The group, from Bernard New Jersey and Abilene Texas, viewed color slides of New Jersey.
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John Westbrook
Emerson Gibson
Barbara
Carolyn
Gibson
Lancaster
Westbrook
Freddie
Jan Gibson
Twin Births Reported at Mercy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Murrill Swan welcomed a daughter born January 5 at Mercy Hospital weighing eight pounds ten ounces. Beverley, age eight, is her sister. Charles and (illegible) Thompson of 497 West Euclid Ave report another birth on January 4 at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield. Timothy Leroy weighs six pounds nine ounces. Other children include Sandy five Randy three and Bobby one. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson and Mr and Mrs Herman Mitchell of Bakersfield.
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Murrill Swan
Mercy Hospital
Beverley
Timothy Leroy
Bakersfield
Charles Thompson
West Euclidave
Sandy
Randy
Bobby
Fred Thompson
Rand
Herman Mitchell
St Mark's Church Plans Finance Drive and Convocation
The Bishop's committee of St. Mark's Episcopal Church met January 7 to finalize a finance project and discuss a convocation at St. James Cathedral Fresno on January 27 28 29. An inquiry class begins January 15 followed by a 10:00 a.m. guild meeting January 16 and a potluck dinner January 17. Holy communion is set for January 13 at 9:30 a.m. at 135 Shafter Avenue.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
E. Leslie Rolls
St. James Cathedral
Fresno
Ladies Guild
Floyd Cooper
Manuel Avenue
Virgil Farr
P. L. Arnold
Reg Hammond
Ed Brown
Shafter Avenue
Rev Menno Schellenberg Named Youth Director at First Baptist
Rev. Menno H. Schellenberg has been called to be the director of the First Baptist church after fourteen years as a pastor and youth leader with the Missionary Gospel Fellowship. A Bible Institute of Los Angeles graduate, he previously directed Shafter Youth for Christ and organized several local youth groups. His program includes a Youth Banquet, combined College and Young Adults meetings, outings, Gospel Teams, recreation and summer camps.
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Menno H. Schellenberg
First Baptist Church
Missionary Gospel Fellowship
Rev. Schellenberg
The
Bible Institute of Los Angeles
Shafter Youth For Christ
Special Parley at M B Church
A Deeper Life Conference is in session this week at the Mennonite Brethren church conducted by George Sanchez a missionary with the Navigators to South America. Meetings are held nightly at 7 30 p m through next Sunday no service Saturday evening. Music will be provided and the public is invited.
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Deeper Life
Mennonite Brethren Church
George Sanchez
The
Navigators
South America
Poet-Pastor Rev Norman P Woodruff to Speak at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church invites the public to an Evening Gospel Hour on Sunday January 13 at 7 00 PM featuring Rev Norman P Woodruff a former eastern pastor and noted poet He will share his poetry and copies of his latest poems will be distributed to attendees.
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Norman P. Woodruff
First Baptist
Woodruff
Sacrament Sermon at Wasco Christian Science Church
A Sunday sermon at Wasco Christian Science Church centers on the Sacrament and spiritual regeneration. The Golden Text is Psalms 24 with verses about clean hands and a pure heart, while Bible passages from John and Mark illustrate post resurrection guidance and missionary work. Mary Baker Eddy cites Science and Health on spiritual illumination and Love and Truth as preparation for God’s presence.
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Wasco Christian Science
Jesus
Mark
Mary Baker Eddy
Hell Keep Out Sermon Topic At First Baptist Church
Rev. Melvin N. Krug will preach on Hell at the 11:00 a.m. service Sunday January 13 at First Baptist Church. He urges belief in Hell as part of the Bible’s full counsel and invites all, especially those doubtful or perplexed, to attend.
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Melvin N. Krug
First Baptist Church
Hell
Council of God
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Our Faith Sunday Service at First Mennonite Church
The pastor will deliver a message titled Our Faith focusing on the Christian belief in one God as shown by Jesus. Worship service begins at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
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First Mennonite
God
Jesus
Lutherans Prepare Epiphany Sermon At Trinity Wasco
Rev. W. O. Grunow announced divine worship on Sunday January 13 1957 at 11 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 945 am in Trinity Lutheran Wasco parish on 6th Street between D and E. The sermon will explore Luke 2 41 52 The Holy...
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Shafter- Wasco
6Th
Wasco
W. O. Grunow
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Religious services and Bible classes invitation
A church invites families to attend services and Sunday School. Bible classes and Wednesday evening studies in Christian religion are offered.
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