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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1958
Page
2
The article outlines a Christian Science church sermon on the subject Christian Science. It cites the Golden Text from Isaiah and Psalm verses about God’s word and guidance, and references Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, noting divinity as the all in all and the basis of truth and science.
A busload of fifth and sixth grade children departed Monday morning for a week at Hartland summer camp near Badger. Organizers include speaker Reedley MB Church assistant pastor H R Wiens and youth activity lead Joel Warkentin.
The congregation of the South Shafter Mennonite church welcomes Reverend David Black his wife and two children Jackie and Jeffrey to Shafter He has just completed studies at Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Fresno and the family has moved into a newly decorated parsonage on East Orange Street.
Morning prayer will be held at 9 30 a m Sunday at St Mark's Episcopal Church 135 Shafter Avenue Reg Hammond to be lay reader and Richard Hause to preside at the organ.
Peter A. Kliewer of Reedley, staying with his daughter Mrs. C. S. S. Ratzlaff and family, despite frail health, drove to Reedley to see his daughter Edna Kliewer at the family home on Father's Day.
The Automobile Club of Southern California warns motorists to be extra alert as summer break begins. Crossings near parks and playgrounds require care, residential speeds should drop, and drivers should watch for Indian Signs such as a ball in the street or a child with toys. Parents are urged to keep kids on playgrounds or fenced areas with supervision and avoid errands that cross busy streets.
Sunday services are set for June 29 at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church Wasco Shafter parish with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9 45 a.m. Pastor Rev William O Grunow will preach on Matthew 7 1 6 Judge not that ye be not judged All are invited to attend and bring children to Sunday School.
Erma McCoy and Bonnie Wipf attended the American Legion Auxiliary department convention in Sacramento. The three day event was hosted at the El Dorado Hotel in the state capital. Billy Rodgers, son of Mr. and Mrs. W H Rodgers, marked his ninth birthday with friends dropping by for ice cream and cake.
Sealed bids are invited by the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District for a 50 ft by 100 ft parcel at southwest corner of State and Manuel Avenues Shafter Kern County California. Bids due July 1 1958 at 2 00 PM with opening at 3 00 PM the same day. District disclaims guarantee of clear title and reserves right to reject bids. Publication dates June 18 and June 25 1958.
Ebenezer Reformed Church in Melvin invites all to worship at 11:00 a.m. with pastor Melvin B. Nonhof delivering The Baptism of the Child of God, based on Hebrews 12 24 and Ezekiel 36 25 27. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. lesson David Kills Goliath from I Samuel 17:38 52. Memory verse I Samuel 17:26.
Mrs R W Rodgers and her two nieces Nina Fields and Ann Woolsey left Shafter for a trip to Oklahoma to visit Mrs W L Ray of Valliant, who is Nina Fields and Ann Woolsey's mother. The party will stay until mid July.
Reverend J. W. Williams and his wife of Wasco were feted by the congregation of the South Shafter Mennonite Brethren at a social honoring the honored pastor. The event recognized years of service and community leadership within the church.
Community members including Mrs. J C Reimer and the Adolph Buhlers attended the wedding of Elden Buhler and Shirley Lee Hubble on Sunday June 15 at the Presbyterian church in Sacramento.
The bereaved of Douglas J. Honea express heartfelt thanks for sympathy affection and aid shown after his death on June 9 1958. They note the kindness of friends and family and acknowledge the flowers words and instant help that accompanied his passing. Signed by Mrs Douglas Honer and Mr and Mrs Joseph Coursey and Mr and Mrs Karl Houston.
Reverend David Black named to pastorate after serving as interim pastor for the past year. Martin Loepp chaired the event with help from Mmes. Jake Kroeker and Loepp. A varied program featured musical numbers and speeches thanking Reverend Williams for his services.
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