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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1938

Page

5

Shafter News Highlights Local Residents Movements

Safeway manager W E Johnson and Mrs Johnson move into a corner Pacific avenue Munzer street home. Pioneer visitors Mr and Mrs F W Haag and daughter Ray Haag from Martinez visit Shafter and Rio Bravo, planning to return Sunday. M A S society meets at Mrs Walter Bergan’s home. Ed Gameegan and wife move to 208 Golden West avenue. M B Sewing Circle hosted by Mrs George Nikkel. Chas Henry of Bakersfield visits Shafter. Baby girl born March 2 to Mr and Mrs Charles Roche at Kern General hospital. Robert Simpson departs Shafter for a Washington D C potato meeting. returns via Santa Fe after March 15-16.

W. E. Johnson Safeway Shafter F. W. Haag Martinez Ray Haag Shafters Rio Bravo Mrs. Haag Haag Charles Roche Kern General Hospital Robert Simpson Camp-West-Lowe Farms Company

Enrollment at Richland Grammar School Tops 1233

Principal O. T. Olson announced enrollment reached 1233, more than 200 higher than the same time last year. Opening day saw 715 pupils, with registrations since then rising by over 500 pupils.

Richland Grammar School O. T. Olson

Voice Of Prophecy draws large crowds at nightly lectures

The Voice Of Prophecy and the Kings Heralds lecture nightly at the Big Tent on Wall Street drawing record crowds including an audience of 5000 at a Lodi event with Governor Merriam. Subjects cover Bible prophecy linking Daniel Revelation to current events in China and Japan.

Voice of Prophecy Shafter Mutual Don Broadcasting System Wall Street King Heralds Lodi Merriam King’s Heralds Regulayly Dan Lee Broadcasting System China Japan Commodore Perry Mussolini Old Roman Empire Harlem Job

Blister Rust Outbreak Found in British Columbia Pines

A 1910 discovery reports blister rust, a fatal pine disease, in British Columbia, affecting white pines and prompting plant health concerns across the region.

British Columbia

Are Christians Under the Law Sermon Series Note

First Baptist Church announces a series of Wednesday studies starting March 9 on the Leviticus portrait of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Edgar H. McAllister invites all to attend Sunday services March 13 with sermons on Are Christians Under the Law and Paul and Demas and a prayer league for Young People.

First Baptist Church Edgar H. McAllister Prayer League Young People’s Societies Paul and Demas Lord Jesus Christ

Union Congregational Church Service Schedule

The Union Congregational Church lists activities starting at 9:50 a.m. with church school, 11:00 a.m. worship and sermon by Alfred T. Chandler, and 6:30 p.m. Christian Youth led by Gerald Starrh. Evening Hour at 7:20 features Elijah's Greatest Moment by Chandler, with the church youth choir and refreshments at 8:00 by Mrs. Janet Woodburn.

Alfred T. Chandler James Livers Gerald Starrh Church of Youth Elijah Church of Louis Starrh Nedra Latta Louise Livers Murial Gage Janet Woodburn

The Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church Service Listing

The Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church in Shafter invites with address North Kern Street. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 45 a m on March 13 and a welcoming atmosphere.

the Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church North Kern St Shafter

Church invites all to Bible classes and services

Sam Wilcoxon, pastor, invites all to teach and study the Bible with offerings of classes. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. B Y P U 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic services at 8:00 p.m. Weekly prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Several professions of faith and twenty four additions in two months.Join us for services.

Sam Wilcoxon

Subtly Shared Sermon Notes At Wasco Christian Science Church

The Christian Science Society in Wasco announces Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m with a Wednesday 8 o clock meeting on the first Wednesday monthly. The lesson sermon centers on Substance with Golden Text from Philippians and readings from Luke and Science and Health.

Christian Science Society Mother Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachussetts Wasco Jesus Paul First Church of Christ, Scientist Massachusetts Solomon Mary Baker Eddy

Coroner Houze Seeks Reelection for County Post

Norman C. Houze current Coroner and public administrator announced his bid for reelection. He pledged to continue fairness and impartiality and urged voters to reward his service based on experience and demonstrated qualifications.

Norman C. Houze Mr. Houze

Devine Again Deputy Assessor Takes Field for Kern County

Deputies began statewide assessments on the first Monday in March with E. T. Devine of Shafter reappointed by County Assessor Tom Burke to cover the Richland McFarland and Rio Bravo districts in Kern County.

Kern County E. T. Devine Shafter Tom Burke Richland McFarland Rio Bravo

Spirit as Source of Provision Highlighted

A brief excerpt emphasizes spirit over material means as the source of supply, urging focus on faith and inner resourcefulness rather than outward assets.

Sparta Market Under New Management by Robert Howell

Robert Howell, a recent arrival from Dinuba, now runs Spartan Meat Market in Shafter and reports strong patronage and optimism for the town. Former operator John Dillingham has shifted to Home Appliance Co sales. Dinner guests Saturday included Mr and Mrs D C Schnider at Pond. Shafter high school students plan amateur photos of potato operations for Chamber of Commerce contest with monthly prizes.

Robert Howell Dinuba Howell Shafter John Dillingham Department of the Home Appliance Co Pond Mrs D. C. Schnider Mr. Schnider S. D. Sinner Shafter High School Chamber of Comerce

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M. A M. A. S. Society Walter_ Bergan Ed Gameegan The Santa Fe M. B. Sewing Circle George Nikkel Magnday Night Chas. Henry Santa Fe Railway Bakersfield Capitol Church News Union Congregational Church Christian Science Houze Devine National Willys Norval Fair Chrysler and Plymouth Sparta Market Ion New Management Philco Shafter Furniture CO R. E. Zenk Board of Directors Island Reclamation District No. 776 J.w.creelman James Belvair Hanford East Seventh St Corcoran Whitley Ave John Deeree Killefer LE Tourneau Nineteenth St Seventh St
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