Minter Avenue Church of Christ Raises 10497.13 in Gifts
Members of the Minter Avenue Church of Christ donated 10497.13 on a recent Sunday after minister Jim Collier outlined year goals. The drive aims to pay off a church loan on the Joy Bus and buy Joy Bus 2, with plans for a new educational unit. The bus ministry has broad participation and attendance has doubled, signaling growth. The church sits at 850 Minter Avenue at Beech Street.
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Minter Avenue
Collier
Church of Christ
Beech Street
Scales Host Fresno Pacific Benefit At Ranch Near Kern River
Scales open house and barbecue Saturday June 17 at the former Merle Haggard ranch on Highway 78 to raise funds for Fresno Pacific College. Tickets are $50 per plate, with proceeds via Kern County friends of the college. Arthur Penner of Shafter sells tickets. Event starts 5:30 p.m. with open house, dinner at 7:00 p.m. The Scales bought the house and surrounding acreage about a year ago.
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Dale Scales
Merle Haggard
Kern River Canyon
Highway 78
Fresno Pacific College
Kern County Friends of the College
Arthur Penner
Shafter
Penner
Scales
Lady Lions Install Unruh As New President
Shafter notes report Fourteen members met for a pot luck supper on June 5 with Eileen Helter and Luciel Walker in charge. President Walker led a short meeting and announced the installation of Carol Unruh as incoming president on June 17 at Freddie's Skyway House with Shafter Lions. A Charismatic Renewal event at First Assembly of God Church in Shafter features Reverend Gene Forrest speaking nightly June 14 to 18 with services at 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
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Gene Forrest
First Assembly of God Church of
Shafter
Elm Street
Shafter Lady Lions
Eileen Helter
Luciel Walker
Walker
Freddie’s
Skyway House
Shafter Lions
Shafter Lion
Carol Unruh
Riverside graduate Rutledge earns BA in Music at Cal Baptist
Glenn A Rutledge son of Mr and Mrs H D Pete Rutledge of North Kern Shafter took part in California Baptist College Riverside commencement. Dr Bill Pinson president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary gave the address. Rutledge earned a bachelor of arts with major in music and minor in religious education. He previously attended Hatwell Junior College and Cal State Bakersfield and is a 1970 North Salinas High graduate. California Baptist College notes it is a Southern Baptist owned liberal arts college with 17 majors and full accreditation on the Pacific West Coast.
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Riverside
Glenn A. Rutledge
H.D
Pete’’ Rutledge
North Kern
Shafter
California Baptist College
Bill Pinson
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Rutledge
Cal Baptist
Hatwell Junior College
Cal State
Bakersfield
North Salinas
Pacific West Coast
Gold and silver found in Virginia City Nevada
The largest gold and silver deposits in the world were found in Virginia City, Nevada, marking a historic mining boom and wealth creation for the region.
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Virginia City
Nevada
Guests Onboard Warned Of Life Jacket Availability
Brief aboard safety notice urges boat owners to inform guests about life jackets and emergency equipment, ensuring awareness of readiness and accessibility in case of an emergency.
Shafter Press Publishers and Postal Details
The Shafter Press records its office at 154 Central Avenue Shafter California with telephone 746 4942. It is published every Wednesday and entered as second class matter August 1 1935. The paper is adjudicated as a legal newspaper and lists Frank Vland and Donald L Reed as signers.
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Central Avenue Shafter
California
Shafter
Congress
Eee Econ
Ifornia
Sunrise wedding unites Shafter couple at Rodriguez Park
Barbara Jean Michaels and Milton Hutchings wed at dawn Sunday June 11 just after 6:00 a.m. in Rodriguez Park Shafter with Reverend Paul Johnson officiating and family present. The bride, daughter of Marie Mendenhall, wore a white polyester gown with blue floral print while attendants included Christine Michaels maid of honor Florence Hall matron of honor and Mark Hutchings best man.
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Rodriguez Park
Paul Johson
Shafter Seventh Day Adventist Church
Hutchings
Marie Mendenhall
Shafter
Cleave Hutchings
Effie Hutchings
Christine Michaels
Florence Hall
Zoa Smith Yas
Mark Hutchings
Dale Hutchings
Garry Hutchings
Terry Michaels
Tom Knudson
Sheron Knudson
Daniel family reunion honors Ada Lee Daniel at memorial gathering
The Daniel family gathered at Mannel Park on Memorial Day to honor Ada Lee Daniel now deceased. For the first time in 20 years all ten siblings attended, with Opal Vanoni joining from Lindsay Oklahoma. A noon picnic and games followed after decorating their mother's grave, with numerous Kern County, Valley, and distant relatives in attendance.
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Daniel
Mannel Park
Ada Lee Daniel
Berry Daniel
Shafter
Opal Daniel Vanoni
Lindsay
Oklahoma
Arvilla Harris
Lena Howard
Vallie Parks
Bernice Britton
Harvey Daniel
Monte Barnhill
Freda Blivens
Amos Daniel
Opal Vanoni
Manuel Park
California
Bob Daniel
Jack Harris
Danny Harris
McNew
Wes Ryker
Robert Barnhill
Darlene Amos
Kern County
Dick Howard
Delano
Albert Hughes
Lamont
Ronnie Henry
Gary Hearn
Vacation Bible School at Ebenezer Reformed Church
The Ebenezer Reformed Church invites children aged 4 to 13 to a two week vacation Bible School to study The Life of Jesus. Sessions run 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. June 19–23 and June 26–30, with refreshments provided. Parents may contact Pastor Maynard Koerner at 235 James Street or 746-6907 for details.
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Ebenezer Reformed Church
Jesus
Maynard Koerner
James Street
Photo Exhibit in Santa Barbara Savings displays Rick Lawler works
Manager Alan Larsen at Santa Barbara Savings on Central Avenue invites the public to view a photo exhibit by Rick Lawler of the Shafter Press. Several photos shown at the Kern County Library Foto Focus contest were entered, with Pastor Koerner mentioning covenant youth.
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Santa Barbara
Central Avenue
Shafter
Rick Lawler
The
Shafter Press
Alan Larsen
Kern County
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E. Tulare Ave. Shafter
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Jack Parks
Santa Maria
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Shafter United Methodist Church
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Riverside & Povlar
Charles P. Hamby
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Sam Hensley
Sunset
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First Assembly
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