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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

6

Sermon Services and Hymnal Notes at Local Church

The pastor announces morning worship at 10 35 with junior church at 10 55 inviting early attendance for young peoples church. A new church hymnal is introduced hoping to provide a hymn book for every word and enrich worship. References to scripture readings and Mary Baker Eddy quote appear, stressing spiritual understanding of scripture and faith.

Jt m Wal- E. Haag Young Peoples Church Esaias Mary Baker Eddy

Sunday Evening Meeting Note for The Mother Church

Sunday evening meeting at 8 o clock on the first Wednesday of the month is announced by The Mother Church in Wasco. The service centers on the Golden Text from Psalmist declaration praising God’s compassion mercy and truth. The lesson sermon explores Truth as taught in Luke’s Gospel and related branches in Boston.

First Church of Christ Sci- 2 Ma Eance Wasco First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston

Sunday Service and Fellowship Schedule

At 9 30 a m Sunday school with two departments at 11 a m a visiting minister preaches. 6 30 p m prayer circle followed by 6 45 Christian fellowship. 8 p m Jugendverein and 8 p m Wednesday prayer meeting.

Christian Fellowship Jugendverein

Pastor Wiebe Sermon Schedule and Services

H D Wiebe pastor conducts 9 45 a m Sunday school for all 11 a m preaching on The Way of Salvation 11 45 Congregational singing 7 15 p m services 8 p m Wednesday midweek prayer and Bible study Bring children to Sunday school We need you in our preaching services too The true end of life is to prepare for the life that never ends.

H. D. Wiebe

Seventh Day Adventist Schedule and Message

Lordo and Poplar Z H Coberly pastors Sabbath school at 9 30 a m preaching service at 11 prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Young Peoples meeting Friday at 7 p m Unless we understand the moments that are swiftly passing into eternity and make ready to stand in the great day of God we shall be unfaithful stewards.

Seventh Day Adventist Lordo and Poplar Z. H. Coberly Young Peoples

The Watchman Speaks Of Gods Judgments At Night

A brief religious notice urges believers to recognize the approaching day of God and prepare for impending judgments. The message emphasizes solemn preparation and acting in reference to the Lord’s day.

St John’s Catholic Wasco Shafter Services Times

Rev. Owen McMullen pastor at St John’s Wasco with Masses at 6 30 a m and 9 30 a m and an 8 a m service in Shafter Women’s Club building Confessions Saturday evenings before Sunday masses at St John’s Wasco

St. John’s Catholic Wasco Shafter Owen McMullen Broadway St St. John’s Church St. John's Church

Mrs Nelson Joins Shafter Maternity Home Staff

Mrs Pearl Nelson of Wasco, former owner of the Wasco Maternity Home, has sold her establishment to join Mrs Matilda Brown at the Shafter Maternity Home. She brings equipment including an inhalator and incubator and will supervise the Shafter home for the next month during Mrs Brown’s vacation.

Mrs. Nelson Pearl Nelson Wasco Matilda Brown Shafter Nelson Mrs. Brown

Trucks released to farmers under AAA surplus sale plan

J R Bright announces surplus government trucks will be sold to farmers through county AAA with a three day exclusive period for state plans. Trucks sold as is at OPA ceiling prices, with condition graded from New to Junk, via Treasury Procurement and county offices in Bakersfield. Weekend visitors note Roy Wright of Avenal staying with C G Lindquist in Shafter.

Treasury Department J. R. Bright Kern County California Aaa Committee County AAA OPA State Aaa Committee Treasury Procurement M Street Bakersfield

Farmers urged to buy War Bonds amid inflation

The advice urges farmers to act pessimistically in early inflation, then optimistically later, by liquidating debt and investing in War Bonds. Bonds are framed as protection and a safe, profitable vehicle. Series E Bonds yield 2.9 percent over ten years. The note underscores supporting the war effort and providing for families and return of service members.

Hus United States Maine

Furlough Visit From Cpl Vernie Grose to Parents

Cpl. Vernie Grose of the Army Air Corps based in El Paso Texas arrives in Shafter on a 15 day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs W C Grose. The Lava Beds National Monument in northern California is now open accessible from the Canby Klamath Falls road and state highway 37 with a nearby road junction. A free public campground is available though vacationers should visit nearby towns.

Vernie Grose Cpl Shafter W.C. Grose Grose Army Air Corps el Paso Texx Lava Beds National Monument California Canby-Klamath Falls Umrent National Automobile’ Club

Frizzell and Kattenhorn Reported at Camp Hood Tex

Word confirms J. W. Frizzell Jr. and Clarence Kattenhorn are now stationed at Camp Hood Texas. Both recently inducted into military service.

J. W. Frizzell, Jr Clarence Kattenhorn Camp Hood, Tex

Counterfeit Serially Numbered Coupons Detected by OPA

An OPA investigator in Western Pennsylvania uncovered counterfeit serially numbered gasoline coupons. The agency urges trade associations and distributors to check coupon endorsements against car license numbers and coupon numbers against folder serials to prevent fake redemptions. Counterfeits have appeared across regions, including Cleveland and New York, and tracing helps solve robberies of War Price and Rationing boards.

Price’ Administration OPA Pennsylvania Cleveland

Postwar Rural Housing Plan Outlined for Kern County

Kern County Postwar Planning Council in El Tejon Bourse described low cost housing as a vital postwar project for rural areas. Chair Arthur S. Crites oversaw reports from division heads while Charles P. Lake urged urgent county needs. C. W. James noted federal and state funds favor communities with concrete postwar plans. A. L. Trowbridge announced a policy committee formation.

Kern County National Housing Agency A. L.trowbridge Wiley Peterson Seecu James

California farms post 1.52 billion cash income in 1943

California farm cash income for 1943 reached 1,520,119,000 dollars, a 31 percent rise from 1942 and over double 1939. Crops accounted for 1,044,820,000 dollars, livestock and products 458,097,000, with citrus fruits leading at 188,051,000 and grapes 159,348,000.

San Francisco California Research Department California State Chamber of Commerce U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics Towa Iowa

Soldier James Thompson on furlough visiting family

Cpl. James O. Thompson son of Mr and Mrs A B Thompson was in Shafter on furlough visiting relatives. He is with a bomber group stationed at Dalhart Texas. Raymond Martion of Comanche Oklahoma accompanied him as his guest.

Cpl James O. Thompson A. B. Thompson Shafter Raymond Martion Comanche Oklo Cpl. Thompson Dalhart Tex

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Church News Mennonite Brethren Kern Street Shafter, Calif Rosedale, Calif Alvin W. Gaede, M. D James Street Shafter, California Schneider Wikoff Shafter R. F. D Willie Wood Avenal Roy Wright C. G. Lindquist Wright Mrs. Lindquist U.8. Coast Guard Tarawa Marshalls America Missouri The State University By Mark T. Buchanan Division of Farm Management and Agricultural Economics State College of Washington Pullman Washington U.S. Treasury Department Europe Lava Beds National France Camp Hood Texas John Milton James Thompson Shafter Drug Store 20Th St. Bakersfield
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