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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1958

Page

7

Maple 4 H Club Plans Summer Camp and Local Kindergarten

The Maple 4 H Club members and families gathered at Manuel Park for a picnic where Marilyn Whitfield presided and introduced Lois Lymas who outlined a summer camp at Camp Condor and a high school H’ers camp later. Sandra Bailey spoke on sea life with preserved specimens and safety tips. The club voted to cover delegate expenses to the state convention and to sponsor part of summer camp costs. New teachers were hired and plans for a Maple Kindergarten were set, with Clyde Johnston at Maple School and new staff including Opal Ratzlaff and Hazelann Toews. The Maple Trustees ordered playground equipment and a sprinkler system for the athletic field.

Manuel Park Maple 4 H Club Marilyn Whitfield Lois Lymas Camp Condor Sandra Bailey East Bakersfield High School Clyde Johnston Maple School Rhea Raub Opal Ratzlaff Maple Richland School William Ratzlaff Maple District Joel Hazelann Toews Toews John Shafter University of Massachusetts Pacific Southern Foundries Bakersfield College Evangeline Toews

Nighten gale couple welcome baby girl in May birth

Mr and Mrs Lionel Nightengale of Reddings greet a daughter born May 21 weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces named Renee. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andy Nightengale of Maple district and Mr and Mrs Joe Dunn of Redding, formerly Bakersfield residents. The new father is noted for piano talent with prior wins and serving as accompanist at Shafter High School and Bakersfield College. Since relocating to Redding three months ago he teaches many piano students and works at a music house.

Lionel Nightengale Reddings Renee Andy Nightengale Maple District Joe Dunn Redding Bakersfield Shafter High School Bakersfield College

Engagement of Sandra Bailey and Kenneth Nicol

Miss Sandra Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bailey of San Jose and Kenneth Nicol son of Mr and Mrs Walter Nicol of Maple district announce their engagement. They plan to marry September 6 at the chapel of San Jose State College.

Elbert Franz Menno Schellenberg Martin Loepp Jake Kliewer Lois Lyman Sandra Bailey W. E. Nicol Daniel Whitfield Oscar Bergman Shirley Caldwell Ruby Kelley Algertha Broom Kenneth Nicol Charles Bailey San Jose Walter Nicol Maple District San Jose State College San Jose State East Bakersfield High School Kern Philharmonic Orchestra Wasco High School United States Navy Bailey Bakersfield Eve Striplin Shirley Peterson

Ill Mother of Local Graduate Stricken at Altus

Mrs. Glen Putman of Altus Oklahoma visiting for grandson Glen Putman the third graduation fell seriously ill at Mercy Hospital. Relatives report her condition as satisfactory. Separately Dale Poznoff son of Mr and Mrs is ill at home with mumps.

Mercy Hospital Glen Putman Altus Oklahoma Dale’ Poznoff

Prodigal Son Parable Ties to Wasco Lutheran Services

Lutheran services in Trinity Lutheran Church Wasco schedule Sunday June 22 at 11 a.m. with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9 45 a.m. Pastor Rev William O Grunow attends the 46th Convention in Oakland California this week and plans to preach on Luke 15 11 32 The Parable of the Practical Son All are invited to attend services and classes and bring children to Sunday School.

Trinity Lutheran Church of the Shafter- Wasco Lutheran 6Th Street D and E. Wasco William O. Grunow California and Nevada Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod Concoria College Oakland California

Is Atomic Force Superseding Spiritual Power in Nature

A Sunday Christian Science lesson, Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force, contrasts material forces with spiritual power. It cites Jesus calming the sea and raising Lazarus as examples of divine authority over matter, with a Golden Text from Hebrews on God’s creation.

Christ Jesus Luke Sea of Galilee Jesus Mary Baker Eddy Lazarus Paul

Uinta Range Stands as Highest in United States

A historical note asserts the Uinta Mountain Range in Utah is the highest in the United States, extending across the state from east to west.

Uinta Mountain Range Utah United States

The Word Spirit and Salvation Sermon At Ebenezer Reformed

Ebenezer Reformed Church offers a sermon by Pastor Melvin B. Nonhof on The Word the Spirit and Salvation with Romans 10 17 as main reference. Morning service at 11 00 a.m. Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. lesson David Anointed King from I Samuel 16 1 13. Youth Fellowship meets 7 30 p.m. led by Gerald Bender.

Church of Jesus Christ Melvin B. Nonhof Ebenezer Reformed Church Marvin Weidenbach David King Ebenezer Youth Fellowship Pres Gerald Bender

Reverend C. C. Peters Guest At Mennonite Service

Reverend C. C. Peters, a decade in South American missionary work, spoke at the Mennonite Brethren church during Sunday evening services. He used colored slides to illustrate his experiences and cultures. D. W. Nikkel delivered the benediction to about 300 attendees. The talk centered on God the Holy Ghost with references to Acts chapter two and Heidelberg Catechism questions. The meeting invited high school age youth to study God’s truth.

C. C. Peters South America Mennonite Bretheren Church Peters D. W. Nikkel God

Wilcoxons Return to Porterville Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs Mack Wilcoxon former Shafter residents now living in Porterville are spending the summer here Wilcoxon is employed by Brown and Bryant.

Mrs Mack Wilcoxon Shafter Porterville Wilcoxon Brown and Bryant

M B Bible School Closes With Large Attendance Program

A week of vacation bible school ended Friday night drawing 285 children and 70 teachers. Prizes were awarded to Cindy Witcher and Douglas Reimer for bringing the most new pupils, with Willis Reimer as evening chairman. Elmer Unruh offered the closing prayer as open house and a short program followed.

Cindy Janice Balzer

Revival Meetings Led by Marvin Smith in Santa Cruz

Theology student Marvin Smith of Bethany Bible College hosts nightly revival services at the Assembly of God church 154 W. Tulare Avenue Santa Cruz starting at 8 00 p m with the public welcome at ten.

Marvin Smith Bethany Bible College Santa Cruz Assembly of God Church W. Tulare Avenue

Parents Attend Graduation of Ruenell Farmer

Reverend and Mrs A B Farmer of Kern Street attended graduation for their daughter Ruenell who graduated from Artesia High School last Friday evening. She has moved to Shafter to make her home.

Ruenell A. B. Farmer Kern Street Artesia High School Shafter

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