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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

9

Preacher Warns Against Worldliness and Schedules Bible School

The Church of Christ preacher J. C. Choate decries worldliness as a dire sin and urges holy living. Vacation Bible school runs June 10–21 with gospel meetings June 23–July 3 led by evangelist L. D. Willis. Radio broadcasts of gospel programming air Sundays at 9 30 a.m. on K CHJ Delano.

Shyme J. C. Choate Church of Christ L. D. Willis Pleasant Hill Calif K.C.H.J Delano

Reverend E Lesley Rolls to lead Sunday services at St Mark's

Reverend E Leslie Rolls will conduct services at St Mark's Episcopal Church Sunday at 9 50 a m The church at 185 Shafter Avenue hosts church school for children directed by Reg Hammond Sr The church guild rummage sale held last Saturday was very successful and plans are made for another sale at month end

St. Mark's Episcopal Church St. Mark's Shafter Avenue Reg Hammond Church Guild

God Only Cause And Creator Says Scientist Sermon

A Sunday Christian Science service centers on God as the sole Cause and Creator. The sermon cites Rev 4 11 and Luke 24 36 to illustrate Jesus overcoming death. Mary Baker Eddy is quoted praising Jesus as the most scientific man who found spiritual cause beneath matter.

Christian Sciences God John Jesus Emmaus Jesus of Nazareth Mary Baker Eddy

Pentecost Festival at Trinity Lutheran Wasco Shafter

Divine worship and Sunday School set for June 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church Wasco with Pentecost emphasis and a sermon on John 14 23 31 The sermon title is The Pentecostal Christian All are invited to attend and bring children Also noted California real estate taxes total 82 868 000 and annual spending 2 400 000 000.

Trinity Lutheran Church Wasco-Shafter Sixth D and J. Wasco William 0. Grunow God Jesus Christ

Vacation Bible School Opens With Theme Learning With Jesus

Southern Baptist church hosts Vacation Bible School starting June 10 with study and creative activities for ages three to teen. Enrollment June 7 offers treats for signers. Parents’ night June 2 at 8:00 p.m. Includes staff Vera Mouser Betty McCloud Phyllis Wilcoxon Lois Barton Avril Mouser Lorain Mouser Nettie Crafton Marsola Graves and Nernelle Wells.

The Southern Baptist Church Jesus Vera Mouser Betty McCloud Phyllis Wilcox

Crabb Graduates From Army Ordnance School

Pvt. Carroll G. Crabb, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Crabb of 543 Pacific Ave, graduates May 24 from the Army Ordnance School supply course at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland Crabb trained to receive store issue ship and salvage ordnance items except ammunition He attended Bakersfield Junior College before joining the Army.

Pvt Carroll G. Crabb C. C. Crabb Pacific Ave Army’s Ordnance School Aberdeen Proving Ground Crabb Bakersfield Junior College Army

Shafterite Wins 400 Dollar Scholarship At Fresno State

Rob ert T. Sowder, Shafter student at Fresno State, earns a 400 dollar leadership scholarship from Standard Oil of California for high academics and campus activity. He is named editor of the Fresno State yearbook and serves as vice president of the Associated Veterans club and Industrial Arts club. He belongs to Blue Key and California Teachers Association. The son of Mr and Mrs C C Sowder, he is Strathmore High School graduate and plans to teach.

Robert T. Sowder Shafter Fresno State College Sowder Standard Oil of California Associated Veterans Club Industrial Arts Club Blue Key FSC California Teachers Association C. C. Sowder Strathmore High School

Signs of Life in The Church Sermon at Congregational

Rev Paul Edward Babbitt will preach next Sunday June 9 at 11 in the Congregational church Tu lare and Sycamore Streets Pentecost Sunday theme The Holy Spirit He will cite four evidences Evangelism Worship Rediscovery of the Bible Junior Chancel and Chapel Choirs will sing with Richard Southwick directing The church welcomed new full members June 2 Lyle Marvin Carter Carol Lynn Homer L Sisson O G Ohls son Mardo Marlene Ohlsson Jerrilyne Joy Ohlsson Sandra Lee Ohlsson Wesley R Gorsching Debra Jean Deanna Jill Gorsching

Paul Edward Babbitt Tulare Sycamore Babbitt Richard Southwick Union Congregational Church Lyle Marvin Carter Carol Lynn Homer L.’ Sisson 0. G. Ohlsson Mardo Marlene Ohlsson Jerrilyne Joy Ohlsson Sandra Lee Ohlsson Wesley R. Gorsching Debra Jean Deanna Jill Gorsching

Witnesses Attend Bakersfield Meet At Local Fairgrounds

Witnesses wrap up a three day Jehovah's Witnesses gathering at Bakersfield fairgrounds with a Sunday 6 p m closing service. An official spokesman called the meeting strengthening and encouraging amid troubled times. Earlier sessions included a baptismal service for 50 new converts and a Sunday address by Charles W Rieger on Removing the Barriers Dividing Mankind.

Jehovah's Witnesses Fairground Bakersfield New World Society Jehovah’s Witnesses Charles W. Rieger

Davis family visit en route to Yosemite stops in Shafter

Mr and Mrs Dennis Da Vis and La Rae of Torrance California recently visited in Shafter en route to Yosemite. They called on Mrs Davis mother and father Mr and Mrs Roy Whicker and also the Tony Davis family during the stop.

Dennis Davis la Rae Torrance Calif Shafter Yosemite

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First Baptist Church E. Lordo Morning Worship Training Union Evening Gospel Hour Family Bible Hour Bible School Central Valley Scientist California Christ Vacation Bible School Pioneer E. Lerdo Highway Shafter, Calif Baptist Bible School Army School Shafterite Fresno State First Southern Baptist Church Buel Mouser B.T.U J. C. Wells Pastor Prayer Service W.M.U Betty McLeod Brotherhood Lone Graves Central Valley Highway J. C. Choate KCHS Delano Bible N’s Ralph W. Grober 7Th St P. O Loreen F. Cullen Fairview é—Contractors & Builders Lewis M. Lindsey Ratzlaff Lane Klassen Drive For All Co. L. Wright W. Euclid Tfe Central Avenue Fred Kennedy DeWitte’s Paradise Fresno Ave West Lerdo Hwy Wood’s Shoe Store Central Ave Euclid Ed Merkel Acme Finance CO 18Th St. Bakersfield E. Euclid Wasco Allen-L. Zenk R. E Pacific Ph Stix F.H.A Sunset Allen L. Zene R. E. Broker Pacific PI Science and Health With Science Christian Science Reading Wasco Monthly G. I Cross St Elm St Bath Maple St Rodriguez New English Lane Poso St Ernie Hofman James St. Ph Divan Rose Dinette Schnaidt Smith Smith’s Corner W. Ash E. Marengo Clara J. Schnaidt Bakersf'ld Realty Board Penne Ae State F.H.A. Finance Jost and Neuman Builders Custom State Street Ernest Siemens Sol Bartel Platt House W. Lerdo Gene Thomas Arrow Furniture Central Valley Hwy Packard California St Bell & Howell O'Keefe & Merritt Gray McHair Davenport Shafter and Jack Avenue Kl Furniture Ghia Phétie Pioneer
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