Heidelberg Catechism Ends Four Centuries of Influence in Shafter
The Shafter civic observance May 3 to 5 will feature a Sunday May 5 service at Ebenezer Re Church noting the 400th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism, published in 1563. Melvin B. Nonhof announces the global impact of this catechetical work by Olevianus and Ursinus, praised for its clear doctrinal summary and worldwide translation.
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Shafter City
Ebenezer
Heidelberg
Germany
Reformed Church
Melvin B. Nonhof
University of Heidelberg
Frederick II of
The
Palatinate
Casper Olevianus
Zacarius Ursinus
Community Church Homecoming and Hospitality Open Hours
Church homecoming services run from 9 30 a m to 1 p m with hospitality house hours 7 p m to 8 30 p m Don Lewis serves as chairman delivering closing remarks and coordinating events.
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Don Lewis
VA guidance on pension deductions for veterans with insurance lapse risk
The VA urges veterans who receive compensation or pension and have insurance premiums deducted from their payments to continue the deduction. This avoids lapse of the policy and saves time and cost of mailing checks to the VA insurance office. The article also asks about the GI loan application first step for home purchase.
45th Anniversary Service for Shafter Congregation
The article notes a special anniversary service at a Shafter church in its 45th year of presenting Bible teachings. The theme is The Faith Once Delivered, the Saints, based on Jude 3, with the pastor delivering the message and a choir directed by Mrs Nonhof performing an anthem. Visitors and residents are invited to attend at the church location.
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Jesus Christ
Nonhof
Shafter
Stork Shower Held for Mrs E J Corbett
A stork shower honored Mrs. E J Corbett with gifts from Mrs Catherine Shinells Mr and Mrs Edward Adams and Linda Mrs Viola Bennett Mrs Jackie Bennett Mr and Mrs Lou Parson and Mrs Gertie Lawery.
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Catherine Shinells
Edward Adams
Linda
Viola Bennett
Jackie Bennett
Lou Parson
Gertie Lawery
Fred Self Obituary Highlights Shafter Resident
Funeral services were held for Frances M. Self 57 of Box 972 Shafter who died April 20 in a Bakersfield hospital after a lengthy illness. Born October 17, 1905 in Ozark Arkansas she lived in California and Shafter since 1955 and was a Baptist. Survived by husband A B Self three sons James Self Lou Coleman and Bill Ray Self and four others.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
A. B. Farmer
Shafter 'S Cemetery
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James and
Central Avenue
Johnson
Itment Store
Bob Townsend
Bud John
Son
Schultz
Tost
Pean
Bank of Asnashes
Jon Ro ‘Finkbeiner
W Whiskerite
Cliff Ratzlaff
Parade
Ed Bender
Ben Grundy
Bender
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
James Street
Christ
Evangelistic Service
Dale B. Klint
Menno H. Schellenberg
First Baptist Church
North Pine Street
Pioneer Hospitality House
Veteran's Memorial Hall
E. B. Doc" Stringham
Shafter Park
Wilma Guenther
Witmation oberly-West Gin Yard
Golden Memories
Central
Lerdo
Nikkel Street
Ainment Shafter High School
Richla
American Legion
Ney Janzen
Chama Leroy Witches
Bill Hildebrand
Ivan Meyer
Mrs
E. J. Corbett
Severeranes
Frances M. Self
Stork
George Globe
Liberal Credit
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Fairview
Track Rollers
Caterpillar
International
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Calif
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