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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1960
Page
8
Shafter churches welcome attendees this Sunday inviting all residents to join morning and afternoon worship across local congregations. The notice emphasizes inclusive services and community fellowship opportunities.
The Flying Bluebirds visited the Mennonite Brethren Church on Sunday March 20 led by Mrs. Roger Thuman. On March 2 Mrs. Thuman and assistant leader Mrs. Art Kopper joined a guest spot on The George Day Show KLYD Channel 17 where each girl was interviewed. Kathy Thuman won a balloon contest prize and Carol Bergman won a number guessing contest. The group toured the station after the interview and ended with a hot dog supper at Hod Dog Show in Bakersfield before returning home. Members include Carol Bergman Susan Buckland Becky Bobst Pamela Kopper Jan Lachenmaier Gail Hitchcock Glendasaulsbury Kathleen Thuman.
The Mesa Arizona temple is cited as one of seven similar edifices in the United States. The gleaming white structure, surrounded by reflecting pools and gardens, is modeled after Solomon's temple. Americans consume about 780 gallons of petroleum per person yearly, roughly thirteen times the world average.
Janice Laker, senior at Shafter High School and Miss Shafter 1959-60, announces engagement to Jim Ryan, a 1959 graduate. Janice, daughter of Bert and Mrs. Carter, plans to wed in summer and attend beauty college in Fresno. Jim intends to study agriculture at Fresno State College.
The Women’s Fellowship of the congregation met in the church parlor under Mrs. John Turner to discuss phases of stewardship. Panelists included Mrs. John Miller and others. Mrs. T. P. Rootes chaired and Mrs. Lew Woodard led devotions. A new cookbook is planned by the Morning Circle with recipes solicited. travel notes from Wasco were read.
The American Legion Auxiliary held candlelight initiation for 23 candidates at Veterans Memorial Hall in March. Host Unit 213 Shafter, led by Cathy Morgan with District President Barbara Cole, featured red and white decorations and camellia corsages, with volunteers including Grace Annis and Evelyn Scott. Candidates from multiple units were named along with one guest, Esther Brown.
The Clemens relocate to Sard to set up an ant block plant in a refugee camp. The plant will produce building materials for camp homes and boost B. colony finances. HELP backs the effort with support from Congregational Christian Service Church of the Brethren and the United Nations. Mrs. Ruben Fraley led the meeting planning Maundy Thursday Passover meal. Social hour featured a hat tree centerpiece, coffee cake, doughnuts, and Mrs. Clyde Zachary supervising refreshments. Iris and spirea adorned the room.
Mr and Mrs Tarley Martin announce the birth of their second child a son Dennis Richard born March 21 at 5 30 pm weighing 10 pounds 15 ounces He joins sister Kathy age two at home Grandparents are Mr and Mrs D T Nix Euclid Avenue and Mr and Mrs L R Seay Rio Bravo area.
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