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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
7
A devotional study on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, His atonement through the blood shed on the cross, and the opened way to God. It recalls Luther weeping for Christ, the sinful human condition, and the promise of eternal life offered to believers and unbelievers alike.
State highway departments of Washington Oregon and California build SAFETY in grade crossings shown by photos from General Petroleum Corp. Upper left Wilson underpass near Stockton Calif traffic lane separation. Upper right coast highway crossing south of Seattle and north of Portland. Center left Pass under Santa Fe tracks toward Long Beach. Center right where highway crosses many tracks east of Los Angeles. Lower right Colton underpass toward Nevers and Arizona.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Mother Church in Boston held its annual meeting and elected officers. Edward L. Ripley of Brookline was re-elected treasurer and Ezra W. Palmer of Marshfield re-elected clerk. the board also announced growth and higher standards for authorized period.
The Mennonite Brethren church vacation Bible school opened Monday with 98 attendees and continues until June 24. Instructors include Edward Schellenberg Ernest Siemens Sarah Balzer Helen Koehn Mrs D W Nikkel Mrs Ruby Nikkell Mary Fest Esther Frantz Elizabeth Voth and Reverend Bestwater.
An archeological expedition uncovers a 6008 B C site attributed to a makers group. Researchers describe artifacts suggesting early settlement patterns and cultural practices. Further analysis is planned to confirm dating and context.
Four-H club youths under UC guidance prepare state wide summer camps. Kern and Madera units camp at Whitaker Forest July 11 to 16, Kings and Tulare at the same site July 5 to 10. Yosemite Valley hosts the first session this week with 350 Merced county members.
Verne E. Roberts, state DMV examiner, issued thirty eight licenses in Shafter at the American Legion hall. Of the total, thirty three are drivers, three chauffeurs, and two duplicates. Applicants must pass vision and traffic law tests, and first-time licensees need a driving test. Minors and out of state applicants face extra rules, with parents required to co sign for those under twenty one. Examinations will be repeated one week from tomorrow.
Fred Schnaidts left Shafter on Friday to join pioneer residents at Shell Beach. He and his wife, after years on a local ranch, have retired from farming and purchased a house at Shell Beach to reside there in the future.
County authorities push for funding to continue water studies. Army engineers will start a Kern River survey after July 1, with committee members urging more data for Central Valley Project officials. Library closed at noon. Subscribe to The Press.
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