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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

5

Interdenominational Church News for Youth and Service

Alfred T Chandler ministers a Sunday schedule with a 11 a m service titled Enriching the Inner Life Is to Manhood Through Prayer The Ministry of Music includes Miss Marie Cakin James Livers Alfred Smith and choir A Christian Youth group meets at 6 30 p m in Mr Chandler s study rear of Hitchcock s Hotel led by Miss Louise Livers All student age young people are welcome.

Alfred T. Chandler Ministry of Marie Cakin James Livers Alfred Smith Louise Livers

First Baptist Church Service and Activities

The First Baptist Church at 289 East Lerdo Highway lists Edgar H. McAllister as pastor. Bible school at 10 a.m. with P. A. Schmidt as superintendent. Morning service at 11 includes the sermon His Blood Will I Require At Thine Hand. Youth groups and Prayer League meet at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30.

First Baptist Church East Lerdo Highway Edgar H. McAllister Bible—school A. Schmidt Young People's Societies Prayer League

Wasco Rev Owen McMullen Pastor Holds Lent Devotions

The Wasco Reverend Owen McMullen leads Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a.m. with Holy Hour at 7:30 p.m. during Lent devotions are held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 9th and Broadway.

Broadway Wasco Owen McMullen

Christian Science Society in Wasco Service Times

The Christian Science Society branch in Wasco Boston area invites Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m with a Wednesday evening meeting on the first Wednesday monthly at 8:00. The Bible lesson topic for the Sunday service is Reality, featuring Golden Text verses from Philippians and Isaiah, and readings from John and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Christian Science Society Mother Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts E Streets Wasco Paul Churches of Christ Scientist Jesus John God Father Mary Baker Eddy Christ

City Council to Hold Regular Meeting This Monday

City council schedules a regular meeting for Monday at 8 o clock in the city hall per an announcement this week by City Clerk Frank.

Frank

Leases and Poultry Ads From Pacific Coast

Listings for commercial buildings with contact at 303 Pacific Ave and a financing offer with "$100 down" and term rent mentions. Also an ad for Kiger's White Leghorn and poultry stock from Kiger Poultry Ranch Terra Bella California, with prices per 1000 and assorted chicks and pullets.

KIGER Rock and Hampshire Kiger Poultry Ranch Terra Bella Calif

Bakersfield Fire Chief Addresses Commercial Club

Bakersfield Fire Chief P. C. Pifer spoke to Commercial club members at Shaffer High School about fire prevention and fire insurance rates. He was accompanied by Inspector Ryder of the Bakersfield department. The Commercial club consists of high school students pursuing a commercial major.

P. C. Pifer Bakersfield Commercial Club Shaffer High School Ryder Bakerfield

C. S. F. Meeting Discusses State Convention Plans

The California Scholarship Federation local chapter met Tuesday at the high school to plan for the state convention in Alameda on April 15. President Amanda Johnson presided and a penny carnival and a wiener roast on March 28 were organized with an invitation policy for honor roll members.

California Scholarship Federation Alameda Amanda Johnson

Portable Set for School Play at Richland Auditorium

A portable stage set for The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is being built in Shafter High School shops for an April 21 performance at Richland auditorium. William White directs, Holger Hansen leads student builders, costumes are sewn by students, and a musical program is planned by Robert Gates and P L Arnold.

Shafter High School Richland Auditorium William White Grammar School Holger Hansen Katherine Goode Robert Gates P. L. Arnold Virginia

Work Progresses On New Office Buildings Here

The Helm building has adobe brick walls completed and interior walls in place with roof work underway. The Gaede building near Santa Fe Way and California Avenue has floors laid plumbing installed and wall frames set up. Helm will be used for district potato men offices. Gaede offices remain unleased.

Helm and Gaede Helm Santa Fe Way California Avenue

Girl Struck by Automobile Near Union Church

May Ann Ritchey eight was knocked down Monday at 2 pm in front of Union Congregational church on James street by a car driven by George Beese. She received first aid at a local doctor’s office and was allowed to go home. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Ritchey.

May Ann. Ritchey Union Congregational Church James Street George Beese D. M. Ritchey

Shafter Visitors and Kern Academy Seniors Tour Local Hubs

Kern Academy seniors spent Friday in Bakersfield visiting the county court house and jail while listening to a trial. Navy man Frank Whalen Jr and wife were in Shafter renewing acquaintances. Buford Fox surveyed growers after a Tuesday storm damage. Morro Bay residents Mr and Mrs O H Strom visited Shafter for business and friends. Alice Stringer and party, Oklahoma school leader, toured local contacts.

Kern Academy Bakersfield Frank Whalen Jr United States Navy Shafter Buford Fox County Farm Advisor O. H. Stroms O.H. Strom Morro Bay Stroms William Bean Alice Stringer Buchan County Oklahoma Lizzie Stringer Jane Stringer Elbert Stringer Bayless Price

Visitor from Los Angeles Calls on Local Residents

A visitor from Los Angeles recently stopped in Shafter and paid calls on Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Ritchey and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Coriner.

Los Angeles Shafter D. M. Ritchey C. M. Coriner

High School Band Goes On Air

A 15 minute program was presented yesterday afternoon by the high school band in a local radio segment. The band showcased selections and offered a brief commentary from the director about the group's activities and future performances.

Shafter High Band Broadcast Noted by Bakersfield Radio

The Shafter high school band directed by P. L. Arnold performed on radio station KPMC in Bakersfield. Several local residents heard the broadcast.

Shafter High School P. L. Arnold KPMC Bakersfield

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