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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
10
Lutheran Services at Wasco in a new church on Sixth Street between D and E begin at 11:00 a.m. The theme centers on Christ's twofold field of labor and heavenly calling. A Nation's Birthday reference is planned for July Fourth. Adult Bible class and Sunday school start at 9:45 a.m. All are invited.
A working model of the Panama Canal was displayed at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The exhibit showcased ambitious canal construction concepts and drew interest from visitors and engineers alike.
A business owner confirms selling the flower shop to Isabel Johnson while retaining the nursery and landscaping divisions. Johnson plans operation with her daughter Pat and employee Micki Nardi, clarifying earlier sale confusion. Also notes the first turbo jet flight from Muroe Field occurred on October 2, 1942.
A child laments the death of Cookie a pedigreed boxer after a hit and run incident. The family explains the dog’s role as part of the household and questions the driver’s remorse while seeking solace and closure.
A sentimental letter recounts the grief of a boy named Mike after his boxer Cookie is killed. The author shares personal loss, cautions about safety after a stranger incident, and urges Mike to consider adopting another dog later, choosing a different color to honor Cookie. The piece honors canine loyalty and the broader role of dogs in courage and aid.
The First Southern Baptist Church announces a vacation Bible school from July 2 to 13 with sessions 9 am to noon. Enrollment is Saturday, June 30, with more than 100 children aged 4 to 16 expected. Principal Mary Jordan and teachers Averil Mouser Betty McLeod Nettie Crafton Melva Bell Lydia Graves lead junior intermediate and beginner nursery sections under Pastor Rev. Sam Wilcoxon.
The First Baptist Church announces Broyles as summer youth director through September 1, selected by Rev. Melvin N. Krug. Broyles, Biola Bible College student, will lead organized activities inviting youths from other churches. Weekly events include fun nights and games with plans for a 15 member church ensemble and outdoor activities.
Beginning in July local singing sessions will be held on the first and third Thursday of every month at 8 00 p m at 425 Shafter Avenue Pentecostal Church of God. Practice time for quartets duets solos choir and general singing is available and all are welcome.
St Mark's Episcopal Church holds Sunday evening service at 7 30 at the Ed Brown guest house 340 Manuel avenue. St Mark's Guild meets Tuesday June 26 at 10 00 a.m. at Mrs P C Clarkin 318 Manuel avenue. California's top three agricultural enterprises by income are dairying growing and cattle ranching with Canyon live oak noted as dense and heavy among California oaks.
Mrs Earl Robert Ket, formerly Ballard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul D Ballard of 18484 Smith's Private Lane, will depart Wednesday June 27 via Pan American Airlines for Honolulu to join her husband Pfc Earl Ketchum for a fifteen month stay on the island.
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