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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1988
Page
12
A local piece combines reflections on astronomy and the cosmos with a poem about Grandma and a set of practical heating tips. It weaves personal observations on the sun and galaxies with family humor, plus advice on keeping homes warmer during winter.
In Nanjing two ceremonies dedicated the Amity Printing Press built by Chinese Christians with UBS and ABS support. The plant began producing Chinese scriptures earlier and aims to fulfill orders for 100,000 Bibles this month and 100,000 Chinese reference Bibles next. UBS officials praised the project as a national resource and a model of self reliance, with daily operations slated to produce up to 250,000 Bibles and 500,000 New Testaments annually.
In January 1988 the St Marks Bishop's Committee elected Rev Richard Robbins as chair with Fran co Bernardi senior warden and Susan Shaffner re elected junior warden. New members include Bebe Anderson pledge secretary Holland Wessig treasurer Jimmy Thomas and Don Jones. The group noted Shafters 50th anniversary and remembered Mr Ohanneson a memorial sits on church grounds.
KERI announcer Hank Bloemhof of Wasco Shafter and Henry Harder of the Institute for Biblical and Archaeological Studies will share personal testimonies at this week’s CBMC lunch in Shafter. The meetings are Thursdays at Yee’s Steak House, noon to 1 PM, buffet luncheon included, open to all without membership.
Jeremiah Rosales a 24 year old Shafter resident won the Baby Miss of America pageant held Jan 9 1988 at the Red Lion Inn Bakersfield. He advances to the California State finals in May 1988 in Los Angeles with potential national competition and media exposure.
A new club named Happy Hearts invites children aged four to nine to meet every Tuesday evening from 6 30 to 7 30 in Kern Seventh Way Juventist School at Riverside and Poplar. The group offers crafts baking painting singing and other wholesome activities in a Christian setting.
The Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County will hold a public share and care meeting at 7 p.m. Monday February 1 1988 in room 3 at First United Methodist Church 4600 Stockdale Highway. Parking is available at the rear off Montclair Avenue.
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